Cross-sectional Survey on Lobectomy Approach (X-SOLA)

摘要: BACKGROUND Lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be performed either through open thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). To improve the understanding of current attitudes thoracic community toward VATS lobectomy, Collaborative Research Group conducted Cross-sectional Survey on Approach (X-SOLA) study. We surveyed a large cohort lobectomy-performing surgeons to examine their adoption lobectomy and opinions this technique vs conventional thoracotomy. METHODS Participants included identified an international index search from Web Science cardiothoracic network. A confidential questionnaire was e-mailed in June 2012. Nonresponders were given two reminder e-mails at monthly intervals. RESULTS The questionnaire, completed by 838 within 3-month period, 416 who only 422 robotic VATS. Of those VATS, 95% agreed with definition "true" according Cancer Leukemia B trial. Ninety-two percent did not perform responded that they willing learn technique, but hindered limited resources, exposure, mentoring. Both groups there need training residency programs standardized workshops. CONCLUSIONS X-SOLA represents largest cross-sectional report date, demonstrating penetration NSCLC internationally. From our study, we able identify number obstacles broaden minimally invasive technique.