Evaluation of prognosis after thoracoscopic lobectomy for primary lung cancer

Introduction Thoracoscopic lobectomy for primary lung cancer is performed at many institutions. However, few reports are available on postoperative prognosis for progressive stages. In 2004, we adopted lobectomy by video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), which would be applicable to the clinical stages up to stage IIIA. This study reports long‐term outcomes of surgery for primary lung cancer at several stages, including IIIA. Methods We...