Surgery Performed at Night by Continuously Working Surgeons Contributes to a Higher Incidence of Intraoperative Complications in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Resection: A Large Monocentric Retrospective Study

This article analyzes the outcome of video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resections performed at night compared to daytime operations. Nighttime operations carried a higher risk of intraoperative complications. The authors conclude surgeons should avoid nighttime operations whenever possible.