Investigating reasons for longer hospital stays after lung surgery
Reasons for Prolonged Hospital Stay After Thoracoscopic Anatomical Lung Resections
This study looks at why some patients stay in the hospital longer after lung surgery and aims to find ways to improve their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bruges and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06638645 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the factors contributing to prolonged hospital stays following thoracoscopic anatomical lung resections, such as lobectomy and segmentectomy. Despite advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques and the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, some patients still experience extended hospitalizations. The research aims to identify the underlying reasons for these longer stays to improve patient outcomes and optimize surgical protocols. The study involves patients who are undergoing elective minimally invasive lung resections and will analyze various postoperative factors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for elective minimally invasive anatomical lung resections.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing urgent or emergency lung procedures or those with traumatic indications for surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical protocols and reduced hospital stays for lung surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored postoperative recovery in lung surgery, this specific investigation into prolonged stays is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients referred for elective minimally invasive (uniportal or multiportal video- or robot-assisted) anatomical lung resection (lobectomy or segmentectomy) * Informed consent obtained pre-operatively * Age 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years old * Traumatic event as indication for lung resection * Non-anatomical lung resections * Thoracotomy * Patients already hospitalized for other pathologies, pre-existent and not related to the lung surgery * Urgent/emergency procedures
Where this trial is running
Bruges and 1 other locations
- AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV — Bruges, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Ghent University Hospital — Ghent, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liesbeth Desender, MD, PhD
- Email: Liesbeth.Desender@uzgent.be
- Phone: 3293326148
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.