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[Reoperation for Recurrent Pulmonary Metastases].

Nobuyuki Sato¹

¹Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery

|September 22, 2021

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For patients with metastatic lung tumors, re-surgery offers significant survival benefits, especially when disease-free intervals are long and recurrences are few. Lung metastasectomy remains a valuable treatment option alongside advanced therapies.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

Metastatic lung tumors present a complex challenge in cancer management.
Surgical resection is a cornerstone for selected patients with lung metastases.
The role of repeat surgeries for recurrent lung metastases requires ongoing evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the outcomes and survival rates of patients undergoing repeat surgeries for lung metastases.
To identify prognostic factors associated with successful re-intervention.
To underscore the continued relevance of lung metastasectomy in the era of advanced systemic therapies.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 256 patients who underwent surgery for lung metastases between 1990 and 2019.
Detailed review of patient demographics, primary tumor types, number of surgeries, disease-free interval (DFI), and survival data.
Statistical evaluation of survival rates (5-year and 10-year) and factors influencing outcomes.

Main Results:

Of 256 patients, 23 (9.0%) underwent multiple surgeries for lung metastases.
Colorectal cancer was the most common primary lesion (15 cases).
The 5-year survival rate was 67% and the 10-year survival rate was 39%, with a median follow-up of 58.5 months.
A longer DFI (average 27.2 months) and fewer recurrences were associated with better outcomes.

Conclusions:

Repeat lung metastasectomy is a viable and effective treatment option for selected patients.
Favorable prognostic factors, including a long disease-free interval and limited recurrence, support consideration for re-surgery.
Lung metastasectomy retains its significance in managing metastatic lung disease, even with advancements in drug therapy.