Long-term survival following open versus thoracoscopic lobectomy after preoperative chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer

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Authors

Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang · Duke University

Robert Meyerhoff · Duke University

Nicholas R. Mayne · Duke University

Terry Singhapricha · Emory University

Christopher B. Toomey · Duke University

Paul J. Speicher · Duke University

Matthew G. Hartwig ·

Abstract

VATS lobectomy in patients treated with induction therapy for locally advanced NSCLC is feasible and effective and does not appear to compromise oncologic outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Volume 49, Issue 6, pp. 1615-1623

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezv428

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