[Current indications for sublobar resection in non-small-cell bronchogenic carcinoma].
Over the past 30 years, there has been considerable controversy regarding the role of segmental and wedge resections in the management of stage I (T1-T2N0M0) non-small-cell lung cancer. Recently, a prospective randomized trial (Lung Cancer Study Group, 1995) revealed unfavorable results after limited resection, which, in early stage lung cancer, remains a reasonable option for patients with compromised pulmonary reserve, especially those in whom a previous contralateral resection has been performed. The following report describes the role of limited resection in the management of patients with T1-T2N0 non-small-cell lung cancer and presents a retrospective review of our series of 125 limited resections out of 1356 resections performed for lung cancer. In particular, long term survival and the frequency of local/regional recurrence were noted in 92 cases operated on with a curative intent. 26.6% vs 12.5% local/regional recurrence rates were observed among patients undergoing limited resections for T2 and T1 lung cancer, respectively. The five year survival in the limited resection group was 13.5% for T1 and 60% for T2 vs 51% and 72% in the standard procedure group, respectively. The lobectomy results were superior to those of sublobar resection. The latter should be reserved for patients in poor general condition contraindicating a standard lobectomy.
IV Clinica Chirurgica, Università La Sapienza, Roma.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies