[Indications, surgical strategies and evaluation of prognostic factors in the treatment of pulmonary metastases]

Abstract

Pulmonary metastases resection is a method universally accepted in selected patients. Long-term survival reaches good levels after complete resection of lung metastases independently of primary tumour histology. The Authors emphasizes literature data; they report data of their experience no statistically significant but useful for valuation of results. They discuss of advantages vs disadvantages of the surgical procedures. In conclusion they believe metastasectomy is a safe treatment of pulmonary metastases.