The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database: 2023 Update on Outcomes and Research

• DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.11.021
• Publication Date: 2023-12-02T15:58:01Z
• Authors: Christopher W. Towe; Elliot L. Servais; Lisa M. Brown; Justin D. Blasberg; John D. Mitchell; Stephanie G. Worrell; Christopher W. Seder; Elizabeth A. David

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database (GTSD) continues its trajectory of growth and enhancement, solidifying its stature as a premier global thoracic surgical database. The past year witnessed a notable expansion with the inclusion of 10 additional participating sites, now totaling 287, augmenting the database's repository to more than 800,000 procedures. A significant stride was made in refining the data audit process, thereby elevating the accuracy and completeness metrics, a testament to the relentless pursuit of data integrity. The GTSD further broadened its research apparatus, with 15 scholarly publications, a 50% uptick from the preceding year. These publications underscore the database's instrumental role in advancing thoracic surgical knowledge. In a concerted effort to alleviate data entry exigencies, the GTSD Task Force also instituted streamlined data submission protocols, a move lauded by participant sites. This report delineates the recent advancements, volume trajectories, and outcome metrics and encapsulates the prolific research output emanating from the GTSD, reflecting a year of substantial progress and academic fecundity.