| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5616746 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Although minimally invasive approaches resulted in less acute pain and chronic numbness, there were no significant differences between RATS and VATS. In contrast, more RATS patients believed the approach affected their pain, suggesting a difference between reality and perception.
Keywords
PODSTSIASPVATSARDSThoracoscopyPCAInternational Association for the Study of PainLosThoracotomySociety of Thoracic SurgeonsVideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgeryminimally invasive surgeryRobotic surgeryIntravenousacute painpatient-controlled analgesiachronic painpostoperative dayAcute respiratory distress syndromelength of stayLobectomyRatsmis
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Authors
Sebastian T. BS, Lili PhD, Rishindra M. MD, Andrew C. MD, Mark B. MD, Chad M. MD, Jules MD,