Strategic planning for video-assisted thoracic surgery.

Landreneau, R J; Mack, M J; Keenan, R J; Hazelrigg, S R; Dowling, R D; Ferson, P F · Ann Thorac Surg · 1993

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Abstract

As with any operative procedure, careful preoperative and intraoperative planning are vital to achieving a safe and effective video-assisted thoracic surgical intervention. We outline some of our basic strategies for enhancing the success of this approach in the management of thoracic surgical problems.

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