Robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery reduces recovery time for those with lung cancer, allowing some to leave the hospital the day after surgery. Dr. Geoffrey B. Pelz, a thoracic surgeon at ...
Implementing a home-based exercise program alongside management strategies did not improve patients’ self-reported physical function after lung cancer surgery but did enhance exercise capacity, health ...
Lung cancer surgery is the primary form of treatment for most cases of early stage lung cancer. Surgery is particularly effective in cases where the tumor hasn’t spread. It can help treat the cancer, ...
Minimally invasive surgeries, including video-assisted and robotic techniques, improve recovery times and reduce surgical impact for lung cancer patients. Screening is vital for early detection, ...
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...
Results from a Phase III clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that patients with lung cancer who received an immunotherapy drug, nivolumab, along with standard ...