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Pneumonectomy after contralateral lobectomy: is it reasonable?

A K Vaaler1, H O Hosannah, R B Wagner

  • 1National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|January 1, 1995
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Performing a left pneumonectomy after prior right lung resection for lung cancer is feasible. Patients with adequate pulmonary function can undergo this radical surgery with good outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Metachronous primary lung cancers necessitate careful surgical planning.
  • Conservative resection is preferred, but not always possible for second primary lung cancers.

Observation:

  • Three patients underwent left pneumonectomy after previous right upper lobe resection for lung cancer.
  • Pulmonary function tests and perfusion scans predicted adequate post-pneumonectomy lung function (FEV1 ≥ 1.00 L).

Findings:

  • All three patients experienced uncomplicated postoperative courses.
  • Follow-up at 2-6 months showed satisfactory condition in all patients.
  • Two patients died within 8 months from unrelated causes or complications; one is alive at 15 months.

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Implications:

  • Pneumonectomy after contralateral lobectomy, though rare, can be a viable option for select lung cancer patients.
  • Careful patient selection based on pulmonary function is crucial for successful outcomes.