| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878491 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients who underwent VATS lobectomy were 1.6 times more likely to have intraoperative complications than patients who underwent open lobectomy. However, short-term mortality, lengths of stay, and hospitalization costs were similar between the two groups of patients. There seems to be a socioeconomic disparity between VATS and open thoracotomy patients.
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Authors
Raja R. MD, Faisal G. MD, Tam K. PhD, Garrett L. MD, Stephen G. MD, Danny MD,