Roughly How Long?

[Ken4155]

My daughter was taken to theatre at 0815 today to have a slow growing carcinoma removed from one of her lungs. At her pre-op last week, it was explained to her that they hoped to do this by VATS, which is less invasive, but she also had to be prepared for them to have to go in through her back, spreading her ribs to get to the lung. Anyone have any experience of either op and how long they take to perform? I'm not panicking or anything but i will feel more relaxed if i have some sort of idea how long she will be in theatre.

[marval]

Thank you for letting us know Ken, I wish your daughter a full and speedy recovery.