Operative Timing for Elective Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for CPAM and Sequestration: A NSQIP-Pediatric Analysis 2017–2021

In brief

This study analyzes NSQIP-Pediatric data from 2017-2021 to determine the optimal timing for elective thoracoscopic lobectomy in children with congenital pulmonary airway malformations and pulmonary sequestration. The research addresses a gap in evidence-based guidelines for surgical timing in these congenital lung lesions.

• Limited evidence exists on optimal surgical timing for elective thoracoscopic lobectomy in CPAM and sequestration cases.
• NSQIP-Pediatric database (2017-2021) provides multi-institutional data to assess timing outcomes for these congenital lung lesions.
• Study addresses a clinical gap: when to schedule elective resection to balance surgical risk and disease progression in asymptomatic patients.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.