Epidemiology Study and Risk Factor Analysis on Chronic Post-surgical Pain After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery

This study is a nationwide multi-center study to investigate the incidence and risk factors of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) after receiving video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Patients receiving VATS in participating centers across China in Aug. 2022 will be assessed for eligibility, and all the enrolled patients will be followed up for at least 6 months. The study's primary outcome is the incidence of CPSP 6 months after VATS. Baseline demographic, psychological , surgical, anesthesia-related and pain-related characteristics will be evaluated for possible risk factors of CPSP after VATS.