Lung Cancer: Major Pulmonary Resections and Lymph Node Dissection in the Era of Evolving Therapies
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 1013
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Interests: lung cancer; thoracic surgery; mediastinum; advanced lung cancers; NETs
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Dear Colleagues,
Major pulmonary resections such as bilobectomy and pneumonectomy remain essential procedures for the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly when parenchyma-sparing surgery is not feasible. Despite their decreasing frequency, these surgeries are associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality, making the optimization of perioperative management a critical area of interest. This Special Issue aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the surgical and clinical management of major lung resections, with a specific focus on aspects such as drainage strategies, fluid balance, respiratory support, and postoperative complications. In addition, we seek to explore how the advent of targeted therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors is reshaping the indications and outcomes of extensive lung resections. Contributions may include original research, reviews, and clinical perspectives on integrating systemic therapies with surgical strategies to improve oncologic results and patient quality of life. This issue offers a platform for thoracic surgeons, oncologists, and multidisciplinary teams to share insights into best practices and future directions in the management of complex NSCLC cases.
Dr. Giuseppe Marulli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- pneumonectomy
- bilobectomy
- perioperative management
- postoperative drainage
- complications of major lung resections
- immune checkpoint inhibitors
- targeted therapies
- surgical oncology
- thoracic surgery
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