The evaluation of pulmonary function and blood gas analysis in patients submitted to laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the early postoperative pulmonary function and arterial blood gases in patients who have undergone open versus laparoscopic nephrectomy. Materials and Methods: Forty patients were randomly assigned to undergo laparoscopic (LN, n=20) or open nephrectom...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2015-12-01
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Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382015000601202&lng=en&tlng=en |