LC KILLS MORE PEOPLE THAN BREAST,
PROSTATE, COLON, LIVER, MELANOMA,
AND KIDNEY CANCERS COMBINED.

 

New technique reduces trauma of lung surgery

art_vats.jpgMore than a decade since it was first pioneered, a technique that greatly reduces the trauma of lung surgery still isn’t widely used. But that finally may be starting to change, doctors say.

The less invasive form of surgery for lung cancer can significantly decrease recovery time when compared to open chest surgery. That not only allows patients to go home sooner but also can play an important role in reducing pain and preventing complications.
 

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