Short-Term Impact of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery on Lung Function, Physical Function, and Quality of Life

Short-Term Impact of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery on Lung Function, Physical Function, and Quality of Life

<i>Background</i>: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been increasingly used as an approach for lung lobectomy. However, the recovery of respiratory and physical function may be insufficient at discharge because the average length of hospital stay is decreasing after surgery...

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Main Authors: Yoshiteru Akezaki, Eiji Nakata, Ritsuko Tominaga, Orie Iwata, Juichi Kawakami, Tetsuya Tsuji, Tsuyoshi Ueno, Motohiro Yamashita, Shinsuke Sugihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
lung cancer
surgery
physical function
lung function
quality of life
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/2/136

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