Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5596741 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Adoption of VATS lobectomy varies widely across United States hospitals. This variation cannot be explained by patient or tumor characteristics or by a shortage of VATS equipment. Efforts to reduce this variation will require the dissemination and implementation of novel training techniques and learning opportunities for surgeons.
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Authors
Zaid M. MD, MS, Mark S. MD, K. Robert MD, Stephen D. MD, Francis C. MD, Dennis A. MD, PhD, Shanda H. MD, MPH,