Assertion: open thoracotomy | /r/HasProperty | preferable
Facets:
value: from the standpoints of safety
type: OTHER
value: from the patient’s prognosis
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Therefore, if curative resection of lung cancer by VATS would be technically difficult for any reason, including the surgeon’s skill and experience, a limited open thoracotomy would be preferable from the standpoints of safety and the patient’s prognosis.