Management of Sarcoma Metastases to the Lung

For decades, surgical resection of pulmonary metastases has been performed; despite limited randomized data, surgery is increasingly accepted as an integral part in the management of metastatic disease. Long-term results indicate resection is potentially curative with significantly improved survival...

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Published inSurgical oncology clinics of North America Vol. 25; no. 4; p. 721
Main Authors Digesu, Christopher S, Wiesel, Ory, Vaporciyan, Ara A, Colson, Yolonda L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2016
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Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - secondary
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Pneumonectomy
Prognosis
Retrospective Studies
Sarcoma - secondary
Sarcoma - surgery
Survival Rate
Treatment Outcome
Pulmonary metastasectomy
Thoracic surgery
VATS
Sarcoma
Prognostic factors
SBRT
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Summary:For decades, surgical resection of pulmonary metastases has been performed; despite limited randomized data, surgery is increasingly accepted as an integral part in the management of metastatic disease. Long-term results indicate resection is potentially curative with significantly improved survival following complete resection. Recurrence, however, is not uncommon with many patients undergoing repeat resection. With advancing surgical technique and adjuvant therapies, patients with high or recurrent tumor burden are increasingly afforded disease control and potential cure. In this review, the prognostic characteristics of pulmonary metastases from sarcoma, preoperative evaluation, operative technique, long-term outcomes, and management of complex patients are highlighted.
ISSN:1558-5042
DOI:10.1016/j.soc.2016.05.005