Surgical management of lung cancer

J Thorac Imaging. 1999 Oct;14(4):266-9. doi: 10.1097/00005382-199910000-00006.

Abstract

Surgery offers the best opportunity for long term survival for a patient with lung cancer. In this review, the principles guiding surgical intervention are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Palliative Care
  • Treatment Outcome