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Approach for oligometastasis in non-small cell lung cancer

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring a limited number of distant metastases, referred to as the oligometastatic state, has been indicated for surgery for the past several decades. However, whether the strategy of surgical treatment results in a survival benefit for such patients remains controversial. Experientially, however, thoracic surgeons often encounter long-term survivors among surgically resected oligometastatic NSCLC patients. In this article, the current situation of surgical approach and potential future perspective for oligometastatic NSCLC are reviewed.

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Suzuki, H., Yoshino, I. Approach for oligometastasis in non-small cell lung cancer. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 64, 192–196 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-016-0630-7

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