The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Composite Score Rating for Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer

ConclusionsParticipants in the STS GTSD perform lung cancer resection with low morbidity and mortality. Lymph node data suggest participants are meeting contemporary staging standards. There is wide variability among participants in application of minimally invasive approaches. Risk adjustment for approach alters ratings in 3% of participants.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research