Penetration, Completeness, and Representativeness of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database for Lobectomy

ConclusionsParticipation in the STS GTSD has increased over time, but penetration lags behind that of the other STS National Databases. The STS GTSD participants have superior observed perioperative outcomes for lobectomy compared with nonparticipants. Database participation may reflect high quality care, and ongoing efforts to increase surgeon participation in the STS GTSD should be continued.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research