Asia expert consensus on segmentectomy in non-small cell lung cancer: A modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Segmentectomy as a parenchymal-sparing surgical approach has been recommended over lobectomy in select patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. This study aimed to address 3 aspects of segmentectomy ("patient indication"; "segmentectomy approaches"; "lymph node assessment") where there is limited clinical guidance.

Methods

A modified Delphi approach comprising 3 anonymous surveys and 2 expert discussions was used to establish consensus on the aforementioned topics among 15 thoracic surgeons (2 Steering Committee; 2 Task Force; 11 Voting Experts) from Asia who have extensive segmentectomy experience. Statements were developed by the Steering Committee and Task Force based on their clinical experience, published literature (rounds 1-3), and comments rece

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328970 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature