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Cancer

Robot-Assisted Lingula-Sparing Left Upper Lobectomy: Segmental Plane Identification Using Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging
October 10, 2016
In this video, the authors present a robot-assisted lingula-sparing left upper lobectomy, using segmental plane identification with near-infrared fluorescence imaging.
A Multicenter Study of Volumetric Computed Tomography for Staging Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
September 27, 2016
Semiautomated CT volumetric measurements of tumor volume in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma were compared to stage and overall survival.  CT volumes correlated well with stage and survival.
Robotic lobectomy can be taught while maintaining quality patient outcomes
September 27, 2016
The success of training techniques including dividing robotic lobectomy into graduated steps, reviewing video peformances of trainees, and coaching through challenging technical maneuvers were tracked during a 5-year experience.
Association of serum cotinine levels and lung cancer mortality in non-smokers
September 27, 2016
The authors assessed the relationship between second hand smoke exposure in non-smokers and mortality related to lung cancer using serum cotinine levels.  Cotinine levels were associated with survival, death from lung cancer, and death from all cancers after adjustment.  Such levels identify second hand smoke effects.
A Different Perspective on Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery for a Strange Case of a Clinical Stage IA Lung Neuroendocrine Tumor
September 12, 2016
This video shows a novel minimally invasive thoracic (MIT) caudal approach for a patient affected by a biopsy-proven neuroendocrine tumor of the middle lobe of the lung (cT1aN0Mx).
Induction Chemotherapy is Not Superior to a Surgery-First Strategy for Clinical N1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
August 28, 2016
The authors tested the hypothesis that induction therapy improves survival in patients undergoing resection for clinical N1 disease using information from the National Cancer Data Base.  10% of over 5,000 pts were treated with induction therapy.  They were 2:1 propensity matched with patients undergoing the traditional surgery first strategy.  Among
Posterior Uniportal VATS for S6 Resection and Completion Lobectomy
August 15, 2016
This video demonstrates a fissure-last, video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) resection of the superior segment of the right lower lobe, using a uniportal posterior approach.
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Produces Long-Term Survival Similar to That with Open Lobectomy in Cases of Non–Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: A Propensity-Matched Analysis Using a Population-Based Cancer Registry
August 4, 2016
Using a Taiwanese national database, the authors evaluated long-term survival after VATS vs open lobectomy for lung cancer using propensity matching and multvariate analyses.  Among 5,222 patients, 2,164 (41%) had a VATS approach.  Propensity matching yielded 1848 patients in each group.  5-year survival was similar for the VATS and open groups (68.7
The IASLC Lung Cancer Staging Project: Proposals for Revision of the TNM Stage Groupings in the Forthcoming (Eighth) Edition of the TNM Classification for Lung Cancer
August 2, 2016
Proposed definitions for the 8th edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual are presented.
Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation in High-risk Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery: The PRESAGE Trial
August 2, 2016
This randomized trial evaluated the efficacy of postoperative metoprolol or losartan in preventing atrial fibrillation in patients with elevated N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide who were undergoing lung resection for cancer.  Among candidates, 29% (320) of patients had elevated NT-proBNP and were randomized.  Both metoprolol and losartan redu

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