In a large international clinical study presented at the 99th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Moishe Liberman, a thoracic surgeon and researcher at the University ...

Stage IIIA non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) encompasses a heterogeneous group of tumors with a wide range of sizes, degrees of local invasion, and mediastinal lymph node involvement. The variety of ...

Minimally invasive approaches to lung cancer resection have transformed thoracic surgery. Robotic-assisted and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) offer enhanced visualisation, improved ...

Patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) compared to open lobectomy had a significantly improved overall survival rate, according to a meta-analysis presented at the ...

Robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery reduces recovery time for those with lung cancer, allowing some to leave the hospital the day after surgery. Dr. Geoffrey B. Pelz, a thoracic surgeon at ...

Background: Postoperative infections, as related to risk factors, in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures have been studied infrequently. Conclusions: This ...

Robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery have revolutionized lung cancer treatment, minimizing trauma and shortening recovery times. Minimally invasive techniques enable complex procedures, ...

Robotic surgery for lung cancer involves using a camera that provides a detailed view of the inside of a person’s chest. The term “robotic” can be misleading, as it is not a robot that performs the ...

Michal Hubka, M.D.: lung cancer, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS); Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center, General Surgery, 1100 Ninth Ave., ...

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cardiology Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. Thoracic and cardiac surgery includes operations ...