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Resectability in lung cancer: a surgeon’s judgment in the era of the multidisciplinary team

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Published
7 October 2025
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Early Access
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Letters to the Editor
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10.4081/monaldi.2025.3553

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Dear Editor,
The concept of resectability plays a crucial role in determining the operability of non-small cell lung cancer patients...

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