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    • Oncology
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    • Increasing prevalence of lung cancer in elderly individuals (over 70).
    • Growing challenges in surgical and anesthesiological management of this demographic.
    • Advancements in medical care leading to improved outcomes for older patients.

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    • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of different surgical approaches (lobectomy vs. sublobar resection).
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    • Modern surgical and anesthesiological techniques have significantly reduced postoperative mortality (19.7%) and lethality (6.4%) in elderly lung cancer patients.
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    • Lobectomy is the recommended surgical method, with sublobar resection being a viable option for Stage 1 and 2 lung tumors.

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    • Demonstrates the successful management of lung cancer in the elderly, challenging previous assumptions about surgical risk.
    • Provides evidence-based recommendations for surgical strategies, optimizing patient selection and treatment protocols.
    • Highlights the importance of addressing comorbidities in overall lethality, guiding comprehensive patient care.