Risk factors and impact of conversion from VATS to open lobectomy: analysis from a national database
Abstract
Objective The objective of the study is to analyse the causes and impact of conversion from VATS to thoracotomy identifying
any possible pre-operative risk factors and related consequences.
Methods Data from patient who underwent VATS lobectomy (VATS-L) for NSCLC at VATS Group participating centres
were retrospectively analysed and divided in two groups: patients treated with VATS-L and patients who suffered from conversion.
Predictors of conversion were assessed with univariate and multivariable exact logistic regression. Complications