Lung Resection

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Abstract

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite recent advances in molecular characterization and systemic therapies, surgical resection remains the mainstay of curative treatment. Anatomic lobectomy is the reference standard surgical approach to localized disease. Sublobar resections (wedge, segmentectomy) may be acceptable in patients who have marginal cardiopulmonary reserve or in those with exceptionally small tumors. Minimally invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) techniques, in particular VATS lobectomy, are being increasingly utilized and championed over traditional thoracotomy approaches in the treatment of localized NSCLC for the reported benefits of lower operative morbidity, accelerated postoperative recovery, and oncologic equivalence. This chapter will review the various operative approaches with a focus on the benefits of minimally invasive techniques.

Keywords

Minimally Invasive Surgical Early Stage NSCLC Sublobar Resection Thoracotomy Group Lung Cancer Study Group 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of SurgeryHackensack University Medical CenterHackensackUSA

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