Outcomes after Conversion from Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy to Thoracotomy.

Background:  Lung cancer resections are increasingly being performed via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Conversion to thoracotomy can occur for many reasons and may affect outcomes. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of VATS conversion on short- and mid-term outcomes and identify reasons for conversion.