Abstract:Background: In this study, we describe our experience regarding the implementation of early enhanced recovery after lung surgery. We achieved early ambulation within 1 hour after extubation mainly by minimally invasive surgery combined with fast-track thoracic anesthesia. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical outcomes of early enhanced recovery in 211 patients who underwent lung resection using miniport video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) by a multidisciplinary team in a single institution in th… Show more
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