Impact of perioperative platelet counts and IL-6 on wound healing outcomes after thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery

Perioperative platelet counts and inflammatory markers, particularly IL-6, significantly influence wound healing in lung cancer surgery. Higher platelet counts were associated with better early postoperative outcomes, while elevated IL-6 levels predict adverse wound healing events. Preoperative IL-6 screening could flag patients who benefit from intensified anti-inflammatory care; multicentre trials with longer follow-up are warranted.