Higher Use of Surgery Confers Superior Survival in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

ConclusionsTreatment at a center with a higher rate of surgical therapy confers a considerable survival advantage, even after adjustment for hospital volume, surgical approach, and other confounders. Targeted efforts to improve adherence to guidelines about provision of surgical therapy in early-stage NSCLC may represent a meaningful opportunity to improve outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research