Minimal-invasive approach reduces cardiopulmonary complications in elderly after lung cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of elderly patients undergoing lung resection for lung cancer is continuously increasing. This study investigates the risk factors for postoperative complications in elderly lung cancer patients and the role of surgical approach in early postoperative outcome.

Methods

We reviewed all consecutive patients who underwent anatomical resection for early stage T1/2 lung cancer in a curative intent between January 2016 and November 2018 at our institution. Clinical data, postoperative complications, hospital stay and 30- and 90-day mortality were prospectively collected.

Results

A total of 505 (278 male) patients were included. One hundred ninety patients (38%) were ≥70 years of age. Forty-eight percent (n=241) had thoracotomy, 52% (n=264) were operated

SUBMITTER: Zaatar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7330380 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature