ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2026
Comparative outcomes of lobectomy and combined segmentectomy in left upper-lobe lung cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis.
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Background: Anatomically, the upper division and lingula of the left upper lobe correspond to the right upper lobe and right middle lobe. We aimed to compare long‑term oncologic outcomes of lobectomy and combined segmentectomy (tri-segmentectomy or lingulectomy) for left upper‑lobe lung cancer. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent either procedure at two institutions between January 2012 and December 2017. We analyzed the 5‑year overall survival (OS) rate, recurrence‑free survival (RFS) rate, and patterns of local and distant recurrence. Propensity‑score matching (1:1) was used to balance baseline characteristics. Results: Among 247 eligible patients (lobectomy: 191; combined segmentectomy: 56), matching produced 53 well‑balanced pairs. OS and RFS were comparable between both groups (5-year OS: 93.7% Conclusions: Tri-segmentectomy or lingulectomy provides oncologic outcomes comparable with those of lobectomy while preserving lung parenchyma in selected patients with left upper-lobe lung cancer. Prospective trials are needed to confirm these findings and identify patients who derive the greatest benefit.
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