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249P A retrospective cohort study comparing single-incision and multi-incision video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: Long term follow-up with machine learning–based analysis using XGBoost with shapley additive explanations

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a common cause of cancer-related mortality, highlighting the importance of minimally invasive surgical approaches such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). While multi-incision VATS (MVATS) is widely established, single-incision VATS (SVATS) has emerged as a potential alternative. However, long-term oncologic outcomes comparing these two techniques remain uncertain.

Source: ESMO Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2026.106557

Author: D. Kim

Institution: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,910