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  • Thoracic surgery
  • Surgical oncology
  • Pulmonary medicine

Background:

  • The lung is a frequent site for metastatic disease.
  • Pulmonary metastasectomy is a crucial intervention for selected patients.
  • Assessing surgical candidacy involves evaluating tolerance for single-lung ventilation and resection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles and considerations for pulmonary metastasectomy.
  • To discuss prognostic factors and treatment approaches for lung metastases.
  • To highlight the role of minimally invasive techniques and multidisciplinary care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on pulmonary metastasectomy.
  • Analysis of prognostic factors influencing surgical outcomes.
  • Evaluation of surgical and nonoperative treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Complete resection of metastases is essential for successful metastasectomy.
  • Negative prognostic factors include short disease-free interval, lymphadenopathy, and multiple lesions.
  • Minimally invasive approaches are preferred with modern imaging, and extended resections require multidisciplinary discussion.

Conclusions:

  • Pulmonary metastasectomy offers excellent outcomes when complete resection is achieved, particularly for primary tumors.
  • Patient selection, surgical technique, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for optimal results.
  • Nonoperative options like SBRT and ablation are available for unresectable cases.