%0 Journal Article %T Indications and timing of conversion to thoracotomy during videoassisted lung resection %A Petrella, Francesco %J Journal of Thoracic Disease %D 2018 %B 2018 %9 %! Indications and timing of conversion to thoracotomy during videoassisted lung resection %K %X The definition of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) lobectomy relies on at least three basic concepts: a monitor-based procedure; full anatomic hilar dissection and selective stapling of vascular and bronchial structures; no need for rib spreading (1). %U https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/25079 %P S4159-S4161 %@ 2077-6624