Pathologic complete response after induction therapy—the role of surgery in stage IIIA/B locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Abstract

pCR in patients with locally advanced NSCLC following IT is an independent prognostic factor, without correlation with pathological and clinical factors. Non-operative accurate assessment of pCR is currently impossible. Surgical resection enables secure identification of pCR and might improve the patient stratification for additive therapy.