Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (Miller Family) Outcomes
Esophageal and Lung Disease
Pulmonary Resection
Pulmonary Resection: Volume
2020 – 2023
Cleveland Clinic surgeons performed 364 pulmonary resections in 2023.
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Data Base
Pulmonary Resection: Distribution by Type
2023, N = 364
Cleveland Clinic thoracic surgeons use video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic techniques, when appropriate, to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient. An open approach is sometimes the best treatment option for patients who need a pulmonary resection.
In 2023, a total of 92% of pulmonary resections performed at Cleveland Clinic were done using VATS and robotic techniques.
| Procedure Type | VATS/Robotic (N) | VATS/Robotic (%) | Open (N) | Open (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobectomy | 194 | 53.3% | 19 | 5.2% |
| Wedge | 65 | 17.9% | 3 | 0.8% |
| Pneumonectomy | 6 | 1.6% | 5 | 1.4% |
| Segmentectomy | 69 | 1.9% | 3 | 0.8% |
VATS = video-assisted thoracic surgery
Source: Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Data Base
Of all patients undergoing pulmonary resection in 2023, the majority received a lobectomy resection. The majority of those lobectomy resection surgeries used VATS and robotic techniques.
