The STS National Database was established in 1989 as an initiative for quality improvement and patient safety among cardiothoracic surgeons. The Database has since grown exponentially, both in terms of participation and stature, and has become the gold standard for clinical registries.
The STS National Database has three components, each focusing on a different area of cardiothoracic surgery—Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and General Thoracic Surgery. By participating in the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, General Thoracic Surgery Database, and/or Congenital Heart Surgery Database, cardiothoracic surgeons demonstrate their commitment to improving the quality of care that their patients receive.
Participation in the STS National Database is global, currently spanning 11 countries on five continents.
An STS National Database “Participant” is a cardiothoracic surgeon or group of cardiothoracic surgeons who agree to submit case records for analysis and comparison with benchmarking data for quality improvement initiatives. At the option of the surgeon or surgical group, the Participant can include a hospital and/or associated anesthesiologists (ACSD and CHSD).