Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors.

Published in: General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2023)

Disease-free interval and tumour burden remain important prognostic factors, while tumour grade is likely not significant. VATS is a safe and viable alternative to thoracotomy without sacrificing survival outcomes. No single peri-operative characteristic provides useful prognostic information in isolation.

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