Trends and Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with N2 Disease

We examined time trends in surgical approach and outcomes among patients undergoing minimally invasive (MIS, robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery[VATS]) versus open lobectomy in this patient population. We performed a retrospective analysis of patients from the National Cancer Database diagnosed with clinical Stage IIIA-N2 NSCLC from 2010-2016. We examined the yearly proportion of MIS versus open resections.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: THORACIC – Original Submission Source Type: research