Thoracoscopic surgery (TS) is a less invasive procedure than open thoracotomy because it involves less postoperative pain, a lower complication rate, a shorter time to ambulation, and shorter hospitalization. Clinically,… Click to show full abstract
Thoracoscopic surgery (TS) is a less invasive procedure than open thoracotomy because it involves less postoperative pain, a lower complication rate, a shorter time to ambulation, and shorter hospitalization. Clinically, patients who undergo TS do not always harbor mild-to-moderate postoperative pain.
               
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