Anesthetic technique and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) after Video Assisted Thoracic (VATS) lobectomy: A retrospective observational cohort study
Our analysis suggests that the addition of regional or local anesthesia is associated with shorter LOS after VATS lobectomy. However, these techniques were not associated with lower PPC incidence. Future randomized controlled trials could help to elucidate the best anesthetic technique to reduce pain and enhance recovery.
Authors
- Christopher J. Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7582-3808)
- Brian Brenner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0031-8521)
- Phillip Carrott
- Linda W. Martin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7951-5677)
- Nabil Elkassabany (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3503-4828)
- Priyanka Singla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8038-6762)
- Siny Tsang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5076-5587)
- Michael A. Mazzeffi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2955-4915)
Institutions
- University of Virginia (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310147
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.28