A meta-analysis of minimally invasive surgery versus thoracotomy for centrally located non-small cell lung cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgery is established as the most effective treatment for central lung cancer. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is gaining popularity. The decision of whether surgical treatment of central lung cancer should be minimally invasive or a conventional thoracotomy is a critical decision for the thoracic surgeon. However, whether MIS is more advantageous than other surgical treatments for central lung cancer. This study aimed to compare the short- and long-term results of MIS and conventional thoracotomy in patients with central lung cancer.

Methods

This meta-analysis was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, Wiley Online Library, Google Scholar, Wanfang, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases. Searches for relevant studies were conducted in strict accorda

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7867798 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature