[Maximal and minimal lung resection in cancer of the lung]

The results of segmental pulmonary resections in 146 patients with lung cancer were analysed. The surgical results were found to be related to the extension of the process, histological pattern, the extent of tumor differentiation and mode of postoperative treatment. The best results of segmental resections were seen in patients with differentiated forms of squamous cell and glandular carcinomas of the lung (T1NoMo). All patients of the present group were alive 3 years after resection, but the 5-year survival rate was 83.3%. The postoperative radiotherapy (40-45 Gr.) was performed in 65 patients. The postoperative radiotherapy improved the 5-year survival rates from 17.3% to 55.5%. The indications for segmental resections in lung cancer were defined.