Indications and approach to surgical resection of lung metastases

Pulmonary metastasectomy is a curative option for selected patients with cancer spread to the lungs. Complete surgical removal of pulmonary metastases can improve survival and is recommended under certain criteria. Specific issues that require consideration in a multidisciplinary setting when planni...

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Published in:Journal of surgical oncology 2010-08, Vol.102 (2), p.187-195
Main Authors: Kaifi, Jussuf T., Gusani, Niraj J., Deshaies, Isabelle, Kimchi, Eric T., Reed, Michael F., Mahraj, Rickhesvar P., Staveley-O'Carroll, Kevin F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
lung metastases
Lung Neoplasms - pathology
Lung Neoplasms - secondary
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
lung resections
Lymph Node Excision
Lymphatic Metastasis
Melanoma - pathology
Melanoma - secondary
Neoplasms - pathology
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal - pathology
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal - secondary
Patient Selection
Pneumonectomy - methods
Sarcoma - pathology
Sarcoma - secondary
Sarcoma - surgery
thoracic surgical oncology
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Summary:Pulmonary metastasectomy is a curative option for selected patients with cancer spread to the lungs. Complete surgical removal of pulmonary metastases can improve survival and is recommended under certain criteria. Specific issues that require consideration in a multidisciplinary setting when planning pulmonary metastasectomy include: adherence to established indications for resection, the surgical strategy including the use of minimally invasive techniques, pulmonary parenchyma preservation, and the role of lymphadenectomy. J. Surg. Oncol. 2010;102:187–195. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.21596