Patient Perspectives in Pulmonary Surgery, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

Addresses psychosocial and quality of life concerns for patients who have undergone thoracic surgery. This title includes topics such as: changes in quality of life after pulmonary resection; impact of minimally invasive thoracic surgery on quality of life; and physical, cognitive and emotional dysfunctions resulting from intensive care.

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The articles in this issue address psychosocial and quality of life concerns for patients who have undergone thoracic surgery. Topics include changes in quality of life after pulmonary resection; impact of minimally invasive thoracic surgery on quality of life; psychosocial aspects of lung transplantation; and physical, cognitive and emotional dysfunctions resulting from intensive care.