The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Databases-Irreplaceable Tool for High-Impact Research

Because of the availability of comprehensive, detailed, and highly accurate information for >8 million patients, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Databases represent one of the most valuable tools for comparative outcomes research within the field of cardiothoracic surgery.1 They help reflect real-world practice patterns and bridge evidence gaps, especially when patient populations or clinical conditions are not well represented in randomized clinical trials.