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Quality of life of patients pre- and post-operation. Quality of life in terms of psychosocial well-being (A), sexual well-being (B), chest well-being (C), and back and shoulder well-being (D) was evaluated for patients preoperatively and 1, 3, and 12 months postoperatively. *, ET (including TET and NET) vs. OPEN, P<0.05. PreOP, preoperative; NET, novel endoscopic technique; OPEN, open surgery; TET, traditional endoscopic technique; ET, endoscopic technique.
