SBRT 2016

What is the theoretical benefit of LN sampling / dissection? Controversy: No treatment of lymph nodes

100%

Patient with cNo in FDG-PET

12%

(12%) N+ (33%) N2

4%

0.2%

(5%) OS due to adjuvant CT

• Despite accurate LN staging appears logical, it`s theoretical benefit is very small

M Guckenberger - SBRT stage I NSCLC - HICARE 2015

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