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Generation of Comprehensive Thoracic Oncology Database - Tool for Translational Research
Published on: January 22, 2011
International General Thoracic Database Collaboration
Raul Embún1, Zalan Szanto2, Ricardo Mingarini Terra3
1Department of General Thoracic Surgery Service, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Universidad de Zaragoza and Instituto de Investigación, Sanitaria de Aragón, Zaragoza, Spain.
Abstract:
This article examines the potential of large international registries as key tools for quality improvement, benchmarking, and clinical research, while addressing current barriers to collaboration. The European Society of Thoracic Surgery Databse (ESTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgery General Thoracic Database are the leading platforms, with the ESTS serving as a truly multinational repository supported by both individual units and national registries. The Hungarian and Brazilian models are examples of successful integration within the ESTS framework. Major challenges for successful collaboration include internal structural agreement, updating of content, legal constraints, and sustainability.
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