Radiobiology of Lung Cancer
Abstract Many factors influence the selection of patients for high dose curative-intent radiotherapy. Performance status remains the most important of the patient factors. Patients with a low performance status have…
Extended Resections for Lung Cancer: Bronchovascular Sleeve Resections
Abstract Bronchovascular sleeve resection is an indispensable technique for thoracic surgeons. This technique is performed to preserve the patient’s lung function and quality of life after surgical procedures; thus, special…
Robotic Surgery: Techniques and Results for Resection of Lung Cancer
Abstract Robotic surgery can be used for completely portal (no utility incision) or robotic-assisted (uses utility incision) techniques. Appropriate patient and port positioning are critical for a successful performance of…
Preoperative and Intraoperative Invasive Staging of the Mediastinum
Summary of Key Points • Staging of the mediastinum is a key component in the evaluation of patients with lung cancer and includes both preoperative and intraoperative components. • The…
Surgical Management of Patients Considered Marginally Resectable
Summary of Key Points • Up to 25% of patients with stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer are considered medically inoperable or high risk for surgery. • Therapies such as…
Multiple Nodules: Management of Synchronous and Metachronous Lung Cancers
Abstract Multiple primary lung cancers occur in up to 10% of early stage lung cancer patients and their incidence is rising. Treatment and prognosis differ significantly from intrathoracic metastatic disease,…
The Eighth Edition of the Tumor, Node, and Metastasis Classification of Lung Cancer
Abstract The revision for the 8 th edition of the tumor, node and metastasis (TNM) classification was based on the analyses of 77,156 patients diagnosed with lung cancer from 1999…
Preoperative Functional Evaluation of the Surgical Candidate
Summary of Key Points • Predicted postoperative forced expiratory volume in 1 second (ppoFEV 1 ) has been shown to be inaccurate in predicting actual postoperative FEV 1 in patients…
Diagnostic Workup for Suspected Lung Cancer Confined to the Chest
Summary of Key Points • In the context of disease confined to the chest, mediastinal staging is crucial for determining the best curative treatment strategy, especially for nonsmall cell lung…
Conventional Imaging of Lung Cancer
Summary of Key Points • Low-dose multidetector computed tomography (CT) screening of active and former heavy smokers has been shown to decrease lung cancer mortality. • The malignant potential of…
