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ArticleZhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer2025

[Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Neoadjuvant Immunochemotherapy in Patients
with Stage IB-IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer].

Zihao Li, Xin Wang, Yulong Wang, Zhuoer Cui, Xin Wang, Xiao Li, Guanchao Jiang, Xun Wang

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Zihao LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.
Xin WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.
Yulong WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.
Zhuoer CuiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.
Xin WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin 300222, China.
Xiao LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.
Guanchao JiangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.
Xun WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, China Thoracic Oncology Institute, Peking University People's Hospital, Research Unit of Intelligence Diagnosis and Treatment in Early Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100044, China.

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backgroundNeoadjuvant immunochemotherapy has emerged as an indispensable therapeutic modality for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, its clinical application experience remains limited, and the associations between various clinical factors and treatment benefits remain undefined. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy in patients with stage IB-IIIB NSCLC in a real-world setting, analyze survival outcomes among subgroups with diverse clinical characteristics, and identify potential clinical predictive factors for pathological response.

methodsThis study included patients with stage IB-IIIB NSCLC who underwent radical lung resection after 2-4 cycles of neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy at Peking University People's Hospital between August 2019 and March 2024. Medical records and follow-up information were collected to analyze therapeutic response, adverse events and survival outcomes. Logistic analysis was used to identify clinical predictors of pathological response.

resultsAmong 183 enrolled patients, 116 (63.4%) were stage III. Grade 3-4 immune-related adverse events (irAEs) occurred in 39 (21.3%) patients. Radiographic complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) was achieved in 118 (64.5%) patients. R0 resection was achieved in 180 (98.4%) patients. Major pathologic response (MPR) was observed in 107 (58.5%) patients, with 78 (42.6%) achieving pathologic complete response (pCR). Squamous cell carcinoma and radiographic objective response were associated with pathological response (pCR/MPR). With a median follow-up of 22.1 [interquartile range (IQR): 18.3-32.2] months, the 2-year event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) rates were 82.5% and 90.4%, respectively. Achievement of pathological response (pCR/MPR) was correlated with prolonged survival outcomes.

conclusionsNeoadjuvant immunochemotherapy is safe and effective for patients with stage IB-IIIB NSCLC. Patients achieving pCR or MPR exhibit significantly better survival benefits from neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy. Squamous cell carcinoma and radiographic objective response can serve as clinical predictors of pathological response.

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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungImmunotherapyLung NeoplasmsNeoadjuvant TherapyAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeImmunotherapyLung neoplasmsNeoadjuvant therapyNon-small cell lung cancer

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