Segmentectomy vs lobectomy for small middle-lung lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of lung surgery for certain small lung cancers in the middle part of the lung: removing a segment (segmentectomy) versus removing a whole lobe (lobectomy). It aims to see which surgery works better while balancing cancer control and lung function.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 75 years old
- Your lung tumor is 6 to 20 mm (about 0.6 to 2 cm) wide
- The tumor is located in the middle third of the lung—not the right middle lobe
- Your scans show it has not spread to lymph nodes in the center of the chest or to distant places
- You are healthy enough for surgery, with acceptable breathing test results (FEV1 at least 1 liter and at least 70%)
- Your surgery plan should be able to remove all visible cancer with clear margins (R0) for either option
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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