Outcomes following minimally invasive approaches vs. open extended lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: a propensity-matched analysis of the National Cancer Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional thoracotomy, an invasive surgical procedure, has been the standard approach for extended lobectomy in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has gained traction with advancements in surgical techniques. Despite this, the outcomes of extended lobectomy via a minimally invasive approach remain largely uncharted. Using the comprehensive National Cancer Database (NCDB), our research aimed to clarify the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of minimally invasive extended lobectomy in patients diagnosed with NSCLC.

Methods

Our study encompassed a selection of patients with NSCLC who underwent extended lobectomy (defined as lobectomy or bilobectomy with chest wall, diaphragm or pericardial resection) between 2010 a

SUBMITTER: Chen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10938095 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature