Cardiorespiratory fitness, pulmonary function and activity level in lung cancer patients undergoing VATS vs thoracotomy

S. Rustad, H. Aamodt, F. Borchsenius, O. H. SkjØnsberg, E. Edvardsen (Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –VATS, interventional endoscopy and tracheal surgery
Session: VATS, interventional endoscopy and tracheal surgery
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4965

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