Prognostic factors for pulmonary metastasectomy in malignant melanoma: size matters
Viehof J, Livingstone E, Loscha E, Stockhammer P, Bankfalvi A, Plönes T, Mardanzai K, Zimmer L, Sucker A, Schadendorf D, Hegedüs B, Aigner C. Prognostic factors for pulmonary metastasectomy in malignant melanoma: size matters. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2019, 56: 1104-1109. PMID: 31321422, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary metastasectomyOverall survival rateNovel treatment optionsPrognostic factorsSurvival rateFemale patientsTreatment optionsMalignant melanomaSurvival timeExcellent overall survival ratesSignificant independent prognostic factorImproved long-term outcomesShorter overall survival timeComplete pulmonary metastasectomyPreoperative systemic therapyIndependent prognostic factorNumber of metastasesPrognosis of patientsSelection of patientsOverall survival timeLong-term outcomesMedian survival timeImpact of ageBilateral metastasesMedian follow