Comparative efficacy of total en-bloc spondylectomy and separation surgery followed by stereotactic body radiotherapy for isolated spinal metastases in lung cancer patients: a retrospective study
Zhipeng Zhu, Hao Yuan, Zhilong Shen, Hongyu Liu, Bo Li, Wei Xu · 2026
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Zhipeng Zhu and colleagues compare in 2026 two operations for single spinal metastases from lung cancer: complete block removal of the affected vertebra versus a smaller separation operation followed by focused radiation. Records covered 85 patients treated between June 2018 and April 2022.
Only 25 patients had the larger operation, while 60 had separation plus radiation. Block removal controlled local tumour better and lengthened time without progression, yet caused more blood loss and more complications such as fluid leaks. Overall survival did not differ, while quality of life improved under both approaches. The trade-off supports joint decision-making tailored to each patient's fitness.
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| CREATOR | Zhipeng Zhu, Hao Yuan, Zhilong Shen, Hongyu Liu, Bo Li, Wei Xu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 29438 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |