Lobectomy via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is now considered as a valid alternative to conventional thoracotomy for early-stage primary lung cancer. Various studies have reported that VATS lobectomy is a safe technique associated with fewer postoperative complications and better post-operative recovery than open thoracotomy.

Furthermore, studies suggest oncological equivalence between VATS and open lobectomy.

Rev Med Suisse. 2012 Jun 20;8(346):1337-41
Authors: Krueger T, Perentes JY, Peters S, Ris HB, Gonzalez M
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