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Figure 4: Quality of life and functional outcomes of VATS vs. open lobectomy

CI, confidence interval; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (post-operative as compared with pre-operative results as % of normal); FVC, forced vital capacity (post-operative as compared with pre-operative results as % of normal); Indepen func, independent functioning; Limitatn, limitation; m, months; min, minute; Phys func, physical functioning; QOL, Quality of Life; wk, week; yr, year; Δ, change (between pre-operative and post-operative results)