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ArticleAnnals of surgical oncology2026

Computed Tomography-Pathology Deep Learning Model for the Precise Prediction of Recurrence in Pathological Stage IA Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Longfu Zhang, Weitao Ye, Yi Zhou, Dawei Yang, Zheng Ni, Yalan Liu, Zilong Liu, Jie Liu, Hao Wang, Mingxiang Feng and 2 more

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Longfu Zhang *Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Weitao Ye *School of Information Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
Yi Zhou *Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Dawei YangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Zheng NiDepartment of Pathology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yalan LiuDepartment of Pathology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Zilong LiuDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Jie LiuDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Hao WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Mingxiang FengDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yu ZhuSchool of Information Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China. zhuyu@ecust.edu.cn.
Yong ZhangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. zhangyong983020@163.com.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 31400713National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170110the Fujian Province Department of Science and Technology 2022D014the Shanghai Pujiang Program 20PJ1402400Xuhui District Medical Research Project SHXH202113
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backgroundThe postoperative prognosis of pathological stage IA lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) exhibits significant heterogeneity. While the tumor node metastasis (TNM) staging system offers limited recurrence prediction capability, this study aims to develop a precise deep learning model for prognostic stratification. PATIENTS AND

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed a consecutive cohort of patients with pathological stage IA LUAD who underwent surgical resection at Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University. Our novel ResNet 3D-Pathology Fusion (Res3D-PF) model-integrating a three-dimensional ResNet backbone with an image-pathology fusion module-was developed to predict recurrence-free survival (RFS) using preoperative computed tomography (CT) images and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) grading. Model performance was evaluated through receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, with independent RFS predictors identified via multivariable Cox regression.

resultsAmong 551 patients with stage IA LUAD (median age 61 years; 339 women) divided into training (n = 368) and validation (n = 183) sets, the CT-pathology fusion model achieved superior predictive performance. In the validation cohort, Res3D-PF significantly outperformed the 8th T-stage (AUC 0.837 vs. 0.660, p = 0.001) and IASLC grade (AUC 0.837 vs. 0.684, p = 0.015) for 5-year RFS prediction. Multivariable analysis confirmed Res3D-PF as an independent prognostic factor (HR 15.772, 95% CI 3.384-73.508; p < 0.001). Model-stratified high-risk patients demonstrated significantly reduced 5-year RFS (73.1% vs. low-risk 98.5%, p < 0.001) and shorter median RFS (74.4 vs. 96.2 months, p < 0.001).

conclusionsWe developed and validated a CT-pathology deep learning model that outperforms conventional TNM staging and IASLC grading for predicting postoperative recurrence in stage IA LUAD. This approach enables individualized risk stratification to guide precision treatment strategies.

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Adenocarcinoma of LungDeep LearningLung NeoplasmsNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalTomography, X-Ray ComputedAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesROC CurveSurvival RateComputed tomography (CT)Deep learningPathological subtypeRecurrenceStage IA lung adenocarcinoma

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