The purpose of this study is to see if different types of spreading (rigid or soft) of Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for lung cancer have different effects on pain.
The Lap-Protector (Hakko Co., Japan) is a device that consists of two flexible rings made of superelasticity alloys covered with polyurethane polyamide, and a thin silicone rubber membrane that is attached to the outer rim of the two rings. If the two rings are pulled apart, the device assumes a cylindrical shape. The outer diameter of each flexible ring is 12 cm, and this device can be used for minilaparotomy wounds between 5 and 9cm long.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
The LAP Protector is a device that consists of two flexible rings made of superelasticity alloys covered with polyurethane polyamide, and a thin silicone rubber membrane that is attached to the outer rim of the two rings
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
RECRUITINGCompare the level of postoperative pain between the rigid and soft spreading groups
The level of postoperative pain was measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Time frame: 1 day
Compare early postoperative analgesic requirements between the rigid and soft spreading groups
Postoperative analgesic requirements (e.g. the amount of morphine titration).
Time frame: 1 week
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