Completeness of lymph node dissection in patients undergoing minimally invasive- or open surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: A nationwide study

In patients with NSCLC, lymph node metastases are an important prognostic factor. Despite an accurate pre-operative work up, for optimal staging an intrapulmonary- and mediastinal lymph node dissection (LND) as part of the operation is mandatory. The aim of this study is to assess the completeness o...

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Published in:	European journal of surgical oncology Vol. 47; no. 7; pp. 1784 - 1790
Main Authors:	van der Woude, Lisa, Wouters, Michel W.J.M., Hartemink, Koen J., Heineman, David J., Verhagen, Ad F.T.M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-07-2021
Subjects:	Lymph node dissection Minimally invasive surgery Non-small cell lung cancer Quality indicator Quality of care Thoracotomy Minimally invasive surgery Lymph node dissection Thoracotomy Quality of care Quality indicator Non-small cell lung cancer
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