ArticleAnnals of thoracic surgery short reports2025
Extending the Reach of Thoracic Surgical Oncology With Telehealth.
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Abstract
Background: COVID-19 accelerated the adaptation of telemedicine in surgical practice. Audio-only telemedicine utilization is rare; however, this may be more accessible than video for many patients. There are limited data examining the feasibility of this technology in the preoperative setting. Methods: We conducted a single institution review of patients evaluated for thoracic surgery oncologic indications from 2018 to 2022. Patients were stratified into phone- and office-based assessment on the type of their first preoperative visit. Primary outcomes were rate of day of surgery cancellation and postoperative length of stay. Results: Overall, 741 patients met the inclusion criteria, including 374 in-person and 367 via telemedicine. The distribution of patients residing in the same county as our institution did not change based on type of preoperative visit (15% vs 17%, Conclusions: This single institution study of patients undergoing thoracic surgery for malignancy demonstrates that patients can feasibly undergo an audio-only preoperative visit without increasing the rate of day of surgery cancellation or length of stay. This technology should remain an option for surgical patients going forward.
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