Real-World Outcomes of Limited Resection for Tumours Greater Than 20 mm in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Sublobar resection is an established surgical option for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. However, evidence remains limited regarding its use for tumours >20 mm in real-world settings. We evaluated characteristics and outcomes of limited resection in this context and identified predictors of local recurrence.

Methods

We retrospectively analysed 165 patients with clinical stage I non-small cell lung cancer with tumours >20 mm who underwent limited resection between 2007 and 2017. Clinical, pathological, and radiological data were reviewed. The primary end-point was local recurrence, assessed using competing risk analysis. Overall survival and disease-free survival were estimated using Kaplan-Meier and Cox models.

Results

We analysed 165 patients with

SUBMITTER: Suzuki S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500328 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature