Immediate results of pneumonectomy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (regional oncological center data)

Lung cancer is still the leading cause of death in oncologic patients, despite advances in diagnosis and treatment. Objective. The aim of the study is to examine the immediate results of pneumonectomy depending on various factors and their influence on the incidence of postoperative complications and mortality. Materials and Methods. A retrospective study included 55 patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who ubderwent pneumonectomy in the surgical thoracic department of the Regional Clinical Oncology Center in Ulyanovsk between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017. Results. Patients with FEV173 % (24 %). Metabolic disorders and related obesity significantly increase complication risks: in patients with BMI2 complications were observed in 41.6 %, while in patients with BMI>24.3 kg/m2 complications were noticed in 22.6 % According to thoracic morbidity and mortality system type II complications prevailed and numbered 18 (62 %) among postoperative complications...