A comparative analysis of Pancoast tumour resection performed via video-assisted thoracic surgery versus standard open approaches.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present paper was to conduct a comparative analysis of outcomes after thoracoscopic resection versus standard thoracotomy approach in the treatment of Pancoast tumours. METHODS: All consecutive patients with Pancoast tumours undergoing surgical treatment from March 2000 to November 2012 were enrolled. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether a thoracoscopic or standard thoracotomy approach was adopted. In addition to morbidity and mortality, (i) intensity of pain; (ii) respiratory function focusing on the postoperative value and its variation with respect to the predicted value (Delta); (iii) analgesic consumption at different times during the post…

Corrigendum to: A comparative analysis of Pancoast tumour resection performed via video-assisted thoracic surgery versus standard open approaches (Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (2014) 19:3 (426-435))