Win ratio analysis of surgical approaches for lung cancer: a nationwide observational study using the French national hospital discharge database
A large-scale study of over 62,000 patients in France found that minimally invasive surgical approaches for lung cancer, such as VATS and robot-assisted surgery, result in better outcomes than traditional thoracotomy. While robotic surgery showed a statistically significant advantage over VATS, the clinical difference was considered marginal.
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This research provides high-level evidence to guide surgical standards and hospital resource allocation for lung cancer treatments.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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