The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 2023 Expert Consensus Document: Staging and multidisciplinary management of patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep;166(3):637-654. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.039. Epub 2023 Jun 10.

Abstract

Novel targeted therapy and immunotherapy drugs have recently been approved for use in patients with surgically resectable lung cancer. Accurate staging, early molecular testing, and knowledge of recent trials are critical to optimize oncologic outcomes in these patients.

Keywords: adjuvant; clinical staging; immunotherapy; neoadjuvant; non–small cell lung cancer; surgery; targeted therapy.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung* / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung* / surgery
  • Consensus
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Lung Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Small Cell Lung Carcinoma*
  • Thoracic Surgery*
  • United States