Lung surgery: large incision vs. robotic approach and breathing
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares how different types of lung surgery (a large incision vs. robotic-assisted small cuts) affect your posture and breathing. It aims to help doctors choose the best approach for recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a major lung resection (removing a large part of your lung).
- Your surgery will be done through a large incision between the ribs (posterolateral thoracotomy) or with robotic-assisted small cuts (RATS).
- Your surgery is NOT an 'extended' resection (meaning it does not remove extra structures like the chest wall or diaphragm).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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