title: Complications of thoracoscopic pulmonary resection.
abstract: Thoracoscopic strategies are becoming increasingly utilized in the management of patients with thoracic disease processes, including primary pulmonary malignancy, secondary pulmonary malignancy, granulomatous lung disease, and pleural processes. Although minimally invasive approaches have been demonstrated to improve outcomes and reduce complications, as compared to the conventional approach, the prevention, early recognition, and effective management of complications after thoracoscopic pulmonary resection are still critical factors in optimizing outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors.forename: Mark F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: D'Amico
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome