Indications and approach to surgical resection of lung metastases |
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| Authors: | Jussuf T. Kaifi MD PhD Niraj J. Gusani MD MS Isabelle Deshaies MD Eric T. Kimchi MD Michael F. Reed MD Rickhesvar P. Mahraj MD Kevin F. Staveley‐O'Carroll MD PhD |
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| Affiliation: | Section of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania |
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| Abstract: | Pulmonary metastasectomy is a curative option for selected patients with cancer spread to the lungs. Complete surgical removal of pulmonary metastases can improve survival and is recommended under certain criteria. Specific issues that require consideration in a multidisciplinary setting when planning pulmonary metastasectomy include: adherence to established indications for resection, the surgical strategy including the use of minimally invasive techniques, pulmonary parenchyma preservation, and the role of lymphadenectomy. J. Surg. Oncol. 2010;102:187–195. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. |
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| Keywords: | lung metastases lung resections thoracic surgical oncology |
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