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ArticleTranslational lung cancer research2026

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy in resected stage III non-small-cell lung cancer: real-world data from a nationwide registry.

Xavier Vaillo, Carlos Gálvez, Sergio Bolufer, Francisco Lirio, Sergi Call, Unai Jiménez, Jon Zabaleta, M Teresa Gómez, Laura Sánchez, L Jorge Cerezal

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Xavier VailloDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9610-668X
Carlos GálvezDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain.
Sergio BoluferDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain.
Francisco LirioDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain.
Sergi CallDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, MútuaTerrassa University Hospital, Terrassa, Spain.
Unai JiménezDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Cruces University Hospital, Baracaldo, Spain.
Jon ZabaletaDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Donostia University Hospital, San Sebastián, Spain.
M Teresa GómezDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Salamanca University Hospital, Salamanca, Spain.
Laura SánchezDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander, Spain.
L Jorge CerezalDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Balmis University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain.

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Abstract

Background: Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy is increasingly used in resectable stage III non-small-cell lung cancer. The objective was to compare oncological effectiveness, surgical complexity and perioperative safety of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy compared to chemotherapy. Methods: A multicentre cohort study was performed within the Registry of the Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgery. Consecutive patients with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer treated with chemoimmunotherapy or chemotherapy followed by anatomical resection (January 2023-April 2025) were analysed (114 patients: chemoimmunotherapy 77; chemotherapy 37). Oncological variables were pathological complete response, downstaging and complete resection (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer criteria). Surgical and perioperative outcomes were compared, including complications and mortality. Propensity-score matching was used to reduce confounding and outcomes were compared using paired tests. Results: After matching, 68 patients remained (34 pairs). Chemoimmunotherapy yielded higher pathological complete response [38% Conclusions: Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for resected stage III non-small-cell lung cancer improved pathological complete response, downstaging and complete resection versus chemotherapy, at the expense of longer operations and higher morbidity, without an increase in severe complications or early mortality.

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neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapyNon-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)pathological complete response (pCR)resectable stage IIIsurgical outcomes

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PMCPMC13351897

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