Our data demonstrate a significant learning curve for image-guided video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the treatment of solitary pulmonary nodules as evidenced by decreased localization time and radiation exposure occurring with increased surgical experience.
The results of our case series support the feasibility of image-guided video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for detection and removal of SPNs. Future efforts should be tailored to decrease localization time and minimize radiation exposure.
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