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Despite available enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) recommendations, perioperative management may vary between institutions. This survey assessed current perioperative practice for VATS procedures in Austria.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A\u00a0structured questionnaire comprising 19\u00a0items was distributed to all anesthesia departments performing thoracic surgery in Austria (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u200913) in February 2024. The survey addressed institutional characteristics, airway management, intraoperative anesthesia strategies, monitoring practices and perioperative analgesia. Data were analyzed descriptively.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 10 centers responded (response rate 76.7%) but 1 center did not perform VATS procedures and was excluded from the practice-based analysis; therefore, 9 centers performing VATS were analyzed. Annual VATS case volume ranged from 48\u2013800 procedures. An established ERAS program was reported by three centers (33.3%), while implementation was planned in two centers (22.2%). Airway management varied, with direct laryngoscopy, video laryngoscopy and user-dependent intubation strategies reported. Conventional double-lumen tubes were used as the primary device in six centers (66.7%), whereas camera-assisted double-lumen tubes were used in three centers (33.3%). Routine invasive arterial monitoring was reported by six centers (66.7%) and immediate extubation in the operating room was routine in eight centers (88.9%). Regional anesthesia techniques varied considerably, whereas systemic analgesia was applied more consistently.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This national survey demonstrates substantial intercenter variability in perioperative management of VATS procedures in Austria, particularly regarding ERAS implementation, airway management and regional analgesia strategies. 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