This study of 346 consecutive patients confirms that VATS surgery can be performed with low morbidity and no mortality. The cumulative incidence of postoperative infections (including surgical site ...
A new study demonstrates that awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (AVATS) – a minimally invasive procedure that is done under local anesthesia and sedation – is a safe and effective alternative ...
Background: Postoperative infections, as related to risk factors, in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures have been studied infrequently. Conclusions: This ...