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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Pneumonectomy | Research

Risk factors and prognostic significance of early postoperative complications for patients who underwent pneumonectomy for lung cancer

Authors: Güntuğ Batıhan, Kenan Can Ceylan, Şeyda Örs Kaya

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Although pneumonectomy has relatively high mortality and morbidity rates, it remains valid in the surgical treatment of lung cancer. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic significance of postoperative complications after pneumonectomy and demonstrate the risk factors related to early postoperative complications.

Methods

Patients who underwent pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer between January 2008 and May 2021 were included in the study. Factors related to the development of early postoperative complications and overall survival were evaluated by univariate and multivariate analyses.

Results

A total of 136 patients were included in the study. Early postoperative complications were seen in 33 (24.3%) patients and late postoperative complications in 7 (5.1%) patients. The amount of cigarette smoking, and the operation side were the independent variables that affect the development of early postoperative complications. In multivariate analysis, smoking amount and pericardial invasion were associated with the development of postoperative hemorrhage, and advanced age was associated with the development of postoperative pneumonia.

Conclusions

Early postoperative complications have a negative effect on the prognosis after pneumonectomy therefore careful patient selection and preoperative risk assessment are essential to minimize the occurrence of complications and improve patient outcomes.

Trial registration

This observational study was approved by the (Ethical Committee of Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Education and Research Center) Institutional Review Board of our center (E-49109414-604.02.02-218625439).

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Title: Risk factors and prognostic significance of early postoperative complications for patients who underwent pneumonectomy for lung cancer
Authors: Güntuğ Batıhan
Kenan Can Ceylan
Şeyda Örs Kaya
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Pneumonectomy
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pneumonia
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02777-w

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Risk factors and prognostic significance of early postoperative complications for patients who underwent pneumonectomy for lung cancer

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Trial registration

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Trial registration

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