Comparative efficacy of lobar resection and sublobar resection in patients with stage IA lung invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma: insights from the SEER database with propensity score matching

Background: Lung invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma (LIMA) is an uncommon variant of adenocarcinoma, often presenting with an increased rate of local relapse, which can be affected by the resection range. This study aims to investigate the relative effectiveness of lobar versus sublobar resection for stage IA LIMA.