J Surg Oncol. 2010 Aug 1;102(2):187-95.

Indications and approach to surgical resection of lung metastases.

Kaifi JT, Gusani NJ, Deshaies I, Kimchi ET, Reed MF, Mahraj RP, Staveley-O'Carroll KF.

Section of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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. (c) 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

PMID: 20648593 [PubMed - in process]

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