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Pulmonary lobectomy is the standard for early non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). While VATS lung segmentectomy is feasible, more evidence is needed to confirm its oncological value and widespread adoption.

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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pulmonology

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  • Pulmonary lobectomy is the established standard for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • Sublobar resections (SLR), specifically segmentectomy, are considered as alternatives but remain debated.
  • The feasibility of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) segmentectomy is recognized, yet its global adoption is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate whether VATS lung segmentectomy is an underutilized option for early-stage NSCLC.
  • To assess the current evidence regarding the oncological effectiveness of segmentectomy compared to lobectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A non-systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Analysis included published review articles and ongoing, unpublished study results.
  • Technical aspects of lung segmentectomy were also examined.

Main Results:

  • There is a current lack of robust evidence supporting the oncological value of segmentectomy for early-stage NSCLC.
  • VATS segmentectomy is technically feasible and performed by many surgeons.
  • The procedure has not achieved worldwide adoption.

Conclusions:

  • Further high-quality evidence is required to establish the oncological role of segmentectomy in early NSCLC.
  • A European prospective randomized study is advocated to enhance scientific understanding.
  • Increased research is necessary to determine if VATS segmentectomy should be more widely implemented.