Can less be more? new study tests smaller lung surgery after immunotherapy
NCT ID NCT07373899
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a smaller lung surgery after immunotherapy works as well as the standard larger surgery for people with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 354 patients whose tumors shrank with immunotherapy will choose either a limited or conventional surgery. The goal is to see if the smaller surgery can preserve more lung function without increasing the risk of cancer coming back.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure (limited vs. conventional lung resection)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a smaller surgery after immunotherapy is just as safe and effective, helping patients keep more lung function.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, single-center study with only 354 patients. The results may not apply to all lung cancer patients, and there is a risk that limited surgery might not control the cancer as well.
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