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Comparing 30-day outcomes between thoracoscopic and open approaches for resection of pediatric congenital lung malformations: Evidence from NSQIP.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2015 October
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Thoracoscopic surgery has been increasingly utilized in treating pediatric congenital lung malformations (CLM). Comparative studies evaluating 30-day outcomes between thoracoscopic and open resection of CLM are lacking.
METHODS: There were 258 patients identified in pediatric NSQIP with a CLM and pulmonary resection in 2012-2013. Comparisons of patient characteristics and outcomes between surgical approaches were made using standard univariate statistics. In addition, a propensity score match was performed to evaluate outcomes in similar patient cohorts.
RESULTS: One-hundred twelve patients (43.4%) received thoracoscopic resections and 146 patients (56.6%) received open resections. Patients undergoing open resections were more likely to be less than 5 months of age and have a comorbidity/preoperative condition (47.3% vs. 25.0%, p<0.001). The extent of resection was a lobectomy in 84.8% of thoracoscopic and 92.5% of open resection patients. Median operative time was similar between both groups (thoracoscopic 172 vs. open 153.5 minutes). On univariate analysis, thoracoscopic resection was associated with decreased postoperative complications (9.8% vs. 25.3%, p=0.001) and LOS (3 vs. 4 days, p<0.001). However, after adjusting for similar patient and operative characteristics, no significant differences were encountered between techniques.
CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic and open resection provide comparable 30-day outcomes and safety in the management of congenital lung malformations.
METHODS: There were 258 patients identified in pediatric NSQIP with a CLM and pulmonary resection in 2012-2013. Comparisons of patient characteristics and outcomes between surgical approaches were made using standard univariate statistics. In addition, a propensity score match was performed to evaluate outcomes in similar patient cohorts.
RESULTS: One-hundred twelve patients (43.4%) received thoracoscopic resections and 146 patients (56.6%) received open resections. Patients undergoing open resections were more likely to be less than 5 months of age and have a comorbidity/preoperative condition (47.3% vs. 25.0%, p<0.001). The extent of resection was a lobectomy in 84.8% of thoracoscopic and 92.5% of open resection patients. Median operative time was similar between both groups (thoracoscopic 172 vs. open 153.5 minutes). On univariate analysis, thoracoscopic resection was associated with decreased postoperative complications (9.8% vs. 25.3%, p=0.001) and LOS (3 vs. 4 days, p<0.001). However, after adjusting for similar patient and operative characteristics, no significant differences were encountered between techniques.
CONCLUSIONS: Thoracoscopic and open resection provide comparable 30-day outcomes and safety in the management of congenital lung malformations.
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