All surgical procedures were performed through a video-assisted thoracoscopic approach (VATS), for bullectomy and/or resection of the lung apex in addition to pleural abrasion. The following variables were recorded: surgical indication (recurrence or prolonged air leak), operative time, number of stapler cartridges used for lung resection, conversion to thoracotomy, duration of chest drainage, length of hospital stay and postoperative complications. Prolonged air leak was considered when it lasted more than 5 days. A lung collapse larger than 2cm at the apex observed in the chest X-ray before discharge was considered an incomplete lung re-expansion. Data regarding perioperative blood loss were not available. Taking Care of Your Health features cancer-related information, health tips, patient stories and more.
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