Preoperative exercise training prevents functional decline after lung resection surgery: a randomized, single-blind controlled trial [PDF]
, 2016 [Abstract] Objectives: To investigate the effects of a preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation programme in patients with lung cancer undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery. Design: Randomized, single-blind controlled trial.
Borro Mate, José María +5 more
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Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 2022 Patients with end-stage renal disease are at risk of developing hyperkalemia and acidosis, both of which have disastrous sequelae during elective video-assisted thoracic surgery for lung cancer.
Wen-Hau Hsu +3 more
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Left atrial anomalous muscular band as incidental finding during video-assisted mitral surgery [PDF]
, 2018 Congenital fibromuscular bands have been described inleft ventricle or right atrium and have been diagnosed by echocardiography and CT scan. The first report of anomalous band in the left atrium was described in 1897 by Rollestone (1).
Baldascino, Francesco +6 more
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Chest pain caused by multiple exostoses of the ribs: A case report and a review of literature [PDF]
, 2017 The aim of this paper is to report an exceptional case of multiple internal exostoses of the ribs in a young patient affected by multiple hereditary exostoses (MHE) coming to our observation for chest pain as the only symptom of an intra-thoracic ...
Calderaro, Cosma +8 more
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Single incision thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy with systematic lymph node dissection [PDF]
, 2014 Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) provides less postoperative pain, preservation of the immune response and shorter recovery period, compared with thoracotomy.
Hyun Woo Jeon +3 more
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery complications.
Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques, 2014 Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a miniinvasive technique commonly applied worldwide. Indications for VATS are very broad and include the diagnosis of mediastinal, lung and pleural diseases, as well as large resection procedures such as pneumonectomy. The most frequent complication is prolonged postoperative air leak.
Łochowski, Mariusz P., Kozak, Józef
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Comparing open and minimally invasive surgical procedures for oesophagectomy in the treatment of cancer: the ROMIO (Randomised Oesophagectomy: Minimally Invasive or Open) feasibility study and pilot trial [PDF]
, 2015 Localised oesophageal cancer can be curatively treated with surgery (oesophagectomy) but the procedure is complex with a risk of complications, negative effects on quality of life and a recovery period of 6-9 months. Minimal-access surgery may accelerate
Avery, K +16 more
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Thoracic Cancer, 2022 Background Surgical resection of the thymus is indicated in the presence of primary thymic diseases such as thymoma. Video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot‐assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) offer a minimally invasive approach to thymectomy.
Cheng Shen +3 more
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Long term compensatory sweating results after sympathectomy for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis [PDF]
, 2016 Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is currently the best treatment for primary upper extremity hyperhidrosis, but the potential for adverse effects, particularly the development of compensatory sweating, is a concern and often precludes surgery as a ...
ANDREETTI, Claudio +7 more
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Thoracoscopy in pleural effusion –two techniques: awake single-access video-assisted thoracic surgery versus 2-ports video-assisted thoracic surgery under general anesthesia [PDF]
, 2015 Awake single access video-assisted thoracic surgery with local anesthesia improves procedure tolerance, reduces postoperative stay and costs. MATERIALS & METHODS: Local anesthesia was made with lidocaine and ropivacaine.
Anzalone, A. +6 more
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