Over a recent 4-year study period, VATS lobectomy was associated with better survival than (open) thoracotomy lobectomy. To better compare the 2 approaches, patient populations need to be as ...

A 6-month longitudinal correlational design was used to describe emotional and physical QOL among women survivors of lung cancer. Data were collected from a convenience sample in 5 states in the ...

For open plication of the diaphragm, the patient is placed lying on their side. A thoracotomy is performed below the eighth rib. The lung is deflated and retracted upward. Any adhesions found are ...

More information: Chris Metcalfe et al, Laparoscopic or open abdominal surgery with thoracotomy for patients with oesophageal cancer: ROMIO randomized clinical trial, British Journal of Surgery ...

The Innovate trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of its magnetically levitated ventricular assist device, the BrioVAD ...

This treatment often complements other methods. Surgery (VATS or Thoracotomy): If someone faces a recurring or stubborn condition, especially the secondary type tied to lung ailments, surgical ...

The advent of cutting-edge technology is redefining and setting new paradigms in healthcare delivery. Could you please ...

Main Exposures: Initial drainage procedures were categorized as chest tube without fibrinolysis, chest tube with fibrinolysis, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and thoracotomy.

Cone, Jennifer and Inaba, Kenji 2017. Lower extremity compartment syndrome. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open, Vol. 2, Issue. 1, p. e000094. Devasahayam, Rebekah J ...