Pulmonary Segmentectomy by Thoracotomy or Thoracoscopy: Reduced Hospital Length of Stay With a Minimally-Invasive Approach

Thoracoscopic segmentectomy is a safe and feasible procedure, comparing favorably with OS by reducing hospital length of stay. For experienced thoracoscopic surgeons, TS appears to be a sound option for lung-sparing, anatomic pulmonary resections.