Table 1

Data collection for trial participants who agree to randomisation to VATS lobectomy or open lobectomy

Pre-randomisationPost-randomisation
BaselineDay of surgeryPostop2 days postopDischarge2 weeks*5 weeks*3 months*6 months*1 year*
Eligibility X
Imaging review (CT/Positron Emmission Tomography (PET)--CT†) X
Participant characteristics X
Audio recorded consultation X
Lobectomy via VATS lobectomy or open lobectomy X
Intraoperative details X
Histopathology staging X
Tumour sample for research X
Patient questionnaires
 QLQ-C30 X X X X X X
 QLQ-LC13 X X X X X X
 EQ5D X X X X X X
 Bang Blinding Index X X
Pain score X X X
Adverse events X X X X X
Resource use X X X X X X
CT scan of chest and abdomen X
  • *Follow-up time-points will be calculated from the date of randomisation.

  • †Review of images available from staging scans performed in accordance with standard practice at participating centres.

  • QLQ, Quality of Life Questionnaire; VATS, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.