UK pneumonectomy outcome study (UKPOS): a prospective observational study of pneumonectomy outcome.

Background: In order to assess the short term risks of pneumonectomy for lung cancer in contemporary practice a one year prospective observational study of pneumonectomy outcome was made. Current UK practice for pneumonectomy was observed to note patient and treatment factors associated with major complications.

Methods: A multicentre, prospective, observational cohort study was performed.