Thoracic Surgery Outcomes Research Network
A multi-institutional cooperative of faculty, trainees, and partners advancing evidence-based understanding, education, and innovation in health services and outcomes research for general thoracic surgery.
Focus Areas
Multi-Institutional Collaboration
Cross-institution data, trials, and practice-changing research.
Health Services & Outcomes Research
Evidence-driven outcomes, implementation science, and economics.
Trainee & Faculty Development
Skill-building, leadership opportunities, and mentorship for the network.
Latest News
View allMulticenter Thoracic Surgery Registry (MTSR) Expands to 16 Institutions
The resident-led MTSR now includes 16 institutions.
Wedge Resection Consensus Document Published
ThORN published a consensus document in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery defining a high-quality wedge resection for early-stage lung cancer, involving 30 institutions and using a Delphi process..
"Extent of Resection and Quality Metrics" Featured at 2025 STS
ThORN members presented at the 2025 STS Annual Meeting on extent of resection and quality metrics in lung cancer care..
COVID-19 Triage Guidelines Published in JTCVS
Consensus COVID-19 triage guidelines for thoracic operations were published in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery..
"Reaching for the Stars" Session at 2023 STS Annual Meeting
ThORN co-led a session on quality measurement and hospital ratings systems at the STS Annual Meeting in San Diego..