Is tissue still the issue? Lobectomy for suspicious lung nodules without confirmation of malignancy

ConclusionForegoing biopsies and proceeding to lobectomy in selected patients with suspicious lung nodules is safe, did not increase the incidence of resected benign pathology, and may decrease surgical wait time. Patients should be carefully evaluated and counseled.

Source: Journal of Surgical Oncology - February 23, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Suha Kaaki, Biniam Kidane, Sadeesh Srinathan, Lawrence Tan, Gordon Buduhan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research