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Lung Cancer
Surgeons say minimally invasive lung surgery should be standard care
July 14th, 2007
Major U.S. academic medical centers can successfully—and safely—integrate minimally invasive lung surgery into their training programs with a standardized, step-by-step plan, according to University of Cincinnati (UC) thoracic surgeons. It’s estimated that only about 10 percent of all lung cancer operations nationwide are done with minimally invasive techniques, but more than half the patients who need the surgery would qualify for the less invasive procedure, which results in faster recovery time and less pain for patients. The minimally invasive lung surgery, known as a thoracoscopic lobectomy, is done through several small incisions, versus a...
Source: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week (2007-07-14)
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