Complete anatomic segmentectomy shows improved oncologic outcomes compared to incomplete anatomic segmentectomy.
Miles A McAllisterMatthew M RochefortPaula Ugalde FigueroaRachel LeoEvert A SugarbakerAnupama SinghJulio Herrera-ZamoraRafael R BarcelosEmanuele MazzolaHillary M HeilingMichael T JaklitschRaphael BuenoScott J SwansonPublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)
This single-centre experience suggests complete anatomic segmentectomy provides superior loco-regional control and may improve survival relative to incomplete anatomic segmentectomy. We recommend surgeons perform complete anatomic segmentectomy and lymph node dissection whenever possible.