Now, Major Lung Surgery Safer Than Ever

Using data from the National Cancer Data Base, a major new study details the impact of annual hospital volume on 30 and 90-day mortality rates. Investigators found that major lung surgery has become progressively safer over the last few decades, although higher death rates at low-volume hospitals and an unexpected increase in mortality at 90 days compared to 30 days were observed. The study further suggests that choosing a center that performs major lung surgery ...