title: Care of the patient after endoscopic thoracotomy.
abstract: The care of the patient after endoscopic thoracotomy is discussed. A definition of endoscopic thoracotomy, its advantages and disadvantages, and a brief description of the surgical procedure are presented. PACU care of the patient is reviewed and potential complications are identified.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Holcomb
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000451:nursing*