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Benjamin Bottet1, Niek Hugen2, Matthieu Sarsam1
1Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Center University De Rouen, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76000 Rouen, France.
Abstract:
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The introduction of targeted treatments and immunotherapy in lung cancer has transformed patient care by offering "precision medicine" focused on the characteristics of the disease. The same concept has emerged in lung cancer surgery. This "precision surgery" aims to determine the best surgical approach based on the characteristics of the cancer, the patient's cardiorespiratory status, and technological advances in thoracic surgery. While lobectomy continues to be the gold standard for managing early-stage lung cancer, the implementation of screening programs has enabled the earlier detection of smaller tumors. In this context, sublobar resections, particularly segmentectomy, have emerged as valuable options in the treatment of early-stage lung cancer. Recent studies suggest that sublobar resections, including segmentectomy and wedge resection, provide a viable alternative to lobectomy. This review explores the various resection strategies available, tailored to patient and tumor characteristics, and highlights modern preoperative techniques aimed at advancing precision surgery.
Insights
Precision surgery tailors lung cancer operations to individual patient and tumor traits. Sublobar resections like segmentectomy are increasingly viable alternatives to lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Precision Medicine
Background:
- Lung cancer is a leading global cause of cancer mortality.
- Advancements in targeted therapy and immunotherapy have introduced precision medicine to lung cancer care.
- The concept of precision medicine is now extending to surgical approaches in lung cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current lung cancer resection strategies.
- To explore the role of sublobar resections as alternatives to lobectomy.
- To highlight preoperative techniques enhancing precision surgery for lung cancer.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on lung cancer surgical techniques.
- Analysis of patient and tumor characteristics influencing surgical decisions.
- Discussion of technological advancements in thoracic surgery.
Main Results:
- Lobectomy remains the standard for early-stage lung cancer.
- Screening programs facilitate earlier detection of smaller lung tumors.
- Sublobar resections (segmentectomy, wedge resection) are emerging as viable alternatives to lobectomy for select early-stage cases.
Conclusions:
- Precision surgery in lung cancer involves tailoring the surgical approach to individual patient and tumor specifics.
- Sublobar resections offer a promising alternative to lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer, especially with earlier tumor detection.
- Modern preoperative techniques are crucial for advancing precision surgery in lung cancer treatment.
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