Left anterior small thoracotomy gives acceptable midterm results. Incidence of patent and nonrestrictive anastomoses was satisfactory, especially in the most recent part of our experience, when the learning curve ended.
Day 0 ICU discharge can be obtained in selected patients without an increased risk of death or of ICU readmission. The impact in terms of resource saving is striking.
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