@article{JTD18246,
author = {Antonio D’Andrilli and Domenico Massullo and Erino A. Rendina},
title = {Enhanced recovery pathways in thoracic surgery from Italian VATS Group: preoperative optimisation},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {10},
number = {Suppl 4},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Preoperative patient optimisation is a key point of enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery pathways. This could be particularly advantageous when considering video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy, because reduced trauma related to minimally invasive techniques is one of the main factors favouring improved postoperative outcome. Main speci c interventions for clinical optimisation before major lung resection include assessment and treatment of comorbidities, minimizing preoperative hospitalization, optimisation of pharmacological prophylaxis (antibiotic and thrombo-embolic) and minimizing preoperative fasting. Literature data and clinical evidences in this setting are reported and discussed.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/18246}
}