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Figure 9: Rib-spreading vs. non-rib-spreading VATS approaches

a-VATS, assisted VATS (rib-spreading, with dissection done by direct vision through an incision as well as on a video monitor); CI, confidence interval; c-VATS, complete VATS (no rib-spreading, dissection done entirely by viewing structures on a video monitor); Hosp. LOS, hospital length of stay; OR, operating room; VAS/Analg d, Visual Analog Scale pain scores or analgesic days