Fistulization between the airway and the gastrointestinal tract is an uncommon problem that
results from a spectrum of disease processes. The acquired type of tracheoesophageal …

Pulmonary metastasectomy is a curative option for selected patients with cancer spread to
the lungs. Complete surgical removal of pulmonary metastases can improve survival and is …

Approximately 50% of patients with metastatic disease develop a malignant pleural effusion
(MPE). Prompt clinical evaluation and treatment to achieve successful palliation are the …

Background Robotic-assisted lobectomy (RL) is becoming a popular alternative technique
to video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy (VL), although open lobectomy (OL) remains the …

Carrying still further the use of controlled observation techniques developed for the
recording and quantifying of the psychological interplay among young children and between …

Aims: To investigate the malignant potential of oral lichen planus (OLP), a common
mucocutaneous disease of unknown aetiology. The malignant potential of OLP is still controversial, …

INTRODUCTION: Achalasia is a primary motility disorder of the esophagus that is treated
most effectively with operative myotomy. Excellent outcomes with laparoscopic myotomy and …

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze outcomes of open lobectomy (OL), VATS, and
robotic-assisted lobectomy (RL). Summary Background Data: Robotic-assisted lobectomy …

Rationale: Less invasive, nonsurgical approaches are needed to treat severe emphysema.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) …

OBJECTIVE: Conversion to an open thoracotomy during video-assisted thoracoscopic
surgery lobectomy is reported to occur in up to 23% of cases and can be associated with …