The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database: 2023 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 117(3): 489-496, 2024 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38043852
ABSTRACT
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database (GTSD) continues its trajectory of growth and enhancement, solidifying its stature as a premier global thoracic surgical database. The past year witnessed a notable expansion with the inclusion of 10 additional participating sites, now totaling 287, augmenting the database's repository to more than 800,000 procedures. A significant stride was made in refining the data audit process, thereby elevating the accuracy and completeness metrics, a testament to the relentless pursuit of data integrity. The GTSD further broadened its research apparatus, with 15 scholarly publications, a 50% uptick from the preceding year. These publications underscore the database's instrumental role in advancing thoracic surgical knowledge. In a concerted effort to alleviate data entry exigencies, the GTSD Task Force also instituted streamlined data submission protocols, a move lauded by participant sites. This report delineates the recent advancements, volume trajectories, and outcome metrics and encapsulates the prolific research output emanating from the GTSD, reflecting a year of substantial progress and academic fecundity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Surgical Procedures
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Surgeons
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article