Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (Miller Family) Outcomes
Esophageal and Lung Disease
Pulmonary Resection
Pulmonary Resection: Volume
2017 – 2022
Cleveland Clinic surgeons performed 326 pulmonary resections in 2022.
Source: STS General Thoracic Surgery Database
Pulmonary Resection: Distribution by Type
2022, N = 326
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 2022, a total of 93% 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 | 180 | 55.2% | 19 | 5.8% |
| Wedge | 60 | 18.4% | 1 | 0.3% |
| Pneumonectomy | 4 | 1.2% | 3 | 0.9% |
| Segmentectomy | 58 | 17.8% | 1 | 0.3% |
VATS = video-assisted thoracic surgery
Source: STS General Thoracic Surgery Database
Of all patients undergoing pulmonary resection in 2022, the majority received a lobectomy resection. The majority of those lobectomy resection surgeries used VATS and robotic techniques.
