Key result
Pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer in octogenarians resulted in a 39.8% 5-year survival rate and 0% operative mortality, with a 60% morbidity rate.
Why the study?
What are the risks and outcomes associated with pulmonary resection for primary non-small cell lung cancer in octogenarians?
Population
35 patients aged 80 years and older with primary non-small cell lung cancer
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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Supports resection in selected octogenarians despite high morbidity; leaves open randomized trials versus nonoperative management.
Cohort (n=35)
What are the risks and outcomes associated with pulmonary resection for primary non-small cell lung cancer in octogenarians?
Pulmonary resection is feasible in octogenarians with lung cancer, but preoperative hypoxia and prolonged surgery increase the risk of pulmonary complications.
Takuma Aoki (2000) conducted a cohort in primary non-small cell lung cancer (n=35). Pulmonary resection was evaluated on 5-year survival rate. Pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer in octogenarians resulted in a 39.8% 5-year survival rate and 0% operative mortality, with a 60% morbidity rate.
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