Particular attention is paid to the long thoracic nerve ... 4 = mini working incision/axillary line; Ant = anterior chest wall; post = posterior chest wall. Decompression after left transaxillary ...

During the procedure, the patient is positioned on their side, and an S-shaped thoracotomy incision is made. The sixth rib is removed to provide access, and the space between the lung and chest cavity ...

Compared to a traditional open approach to lobectomy, which is performed through a thoracotomy incision, VATS lobectomy is associated with significantly less pain, shorter hospital stays, and ...