2020
Tumour cell PD-L1 expression is prognostic in patients with malignant pleural effusion: the impact of C-reactive protein and immune-checkpoint inhibition
Ghanim B, Rosenmayr A, Stockhammer P, Vogl M, Celik A, Bas A, Kurul IC, Akyurek N, Varga A, Plönes T, Bankfalvi A, Hager T, Schuler M, Hackner K, Errhalt P, Scheed A, Seebacher G, Hegedus B, Stubenberger E, Aigner C. Tumour cell PD-L1 expression is prognostic in patients with malignant pleural effusion: the impact of C-reactive protein and immune-checkpoint inhibition. Scientific Reports 2020, 10: 5784. PMID: 32238865, PMCID: PMC7113285, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62813-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune checkpoint inhibitionC-reactive proteinMalignant pleural effusionKi-67 indexPD-L1Overall survivalPleural effusionPrognostic powerPD-L1 tumor proportion scoreNegative PD-L1 statusPD-L1 positive tumorsLonger median OSMedian overall survivalPD-L1 expressionPD-L1 statusTumor proportion scoreFurther prospective validationVariety of malignanciesICI therapyMedian OSSignificant prognosticatorShorter OSIndependent prognosticatorPrognostic roleDismal prognosis
2019
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