The video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approach is encouraged over postero-lateral thoracotomy (PLT) for lobectomy in lung cancer. We compare the ribcage kinematics during exercise before and after both procedures, assuming that VATS, being minimally invasive, could better preserve ribcage expansion.

Ribcage kinematics during exercise justifies thoracoscopic versus postero-lateral thoracotomy lobectomy prompt recovery

Lo Mauro, Antonella;Aliverti, Andrea;
2017-01-01

Abstract

The video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) approach is encouraged over postero-lateral thoracotomy (PLT) for lobectomy in lung cancer. We compare the ribcage kinematics during exercise before and after both procedures, assuming that VATS, being minimally invasive, could better preserve ribcage expansion.
2017
6MWT; Chest wall; Dyspnoea; Opto-electronic plethysmography; VATS
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