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Surgery for second lung cancers.

J W Asaph1, J F Keppel, J R Handy

  • 1Oregon Clinic, PC, Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR 97213, USA.

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|December 15, 2000
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Surgical treatment for a second primary lung cancer in selected patients shows acceptable long-term survival rates. This study evaluated outcomes for 37 patients undergoing surgery for recurrent or new primary lung neoplasms.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

  • Second primary lung cancers represent a significant clinical challenge.
  • Understanding outcomes is crucial for treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of patients surgically treated for their second primary lung cancer.
  • To analyze treatment, preoperative evaluation, operative procedures, and long-term follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 37 patients with second primary lung cancer from a surgical registry (since 1980).
  • Review of original treatment, surgical procedures, and long-term follow-up data.

Main Results:

  • Most patients were female and over 65 years old.

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  • Lobectomy was the most common procedure for both original and second primary tumors.
  • 5.4% surgical mortality; 24% survived >= 5 years; 30% alive at last follow-up.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical treatment for second primary lung neoplasms is feasible in selected patients.
    • Acceptable long-term survival can be achieved with surgical intervention.