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MESOTHELIOMA PUBLICATIONS

Predictors of long-term survival following radical surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma (2014)

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Synopsis: In this study, Apostolos Nakas and his team analyzed a large cohort of patients who underwent radical surgery for mesothelioma to identify factors associated with long-term survival. The research identified key prognostic indicators, including cell type, nodal status, and the type of surgery performed. These findings are crucial for counseling patients and for tailoring treatment strategies to individual patient characteristics.

Surgical assessment of malignant pleural mesothelioma: have we reached a critical stage? (2010)

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Synopsis: This influential paper, published in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, critically evaluates the methods for pre-operative staging of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Apostolos Nakas and his co-authors highlight the discrepancies between clinical and pathological staging and argue for a more refined approach to patient selection for radical surgery. The paper underscores the challenges in accurately assessing the extent of the disease before an operation.

Extended pleurectomy decortication for malignant pleural mesothelioma in the elderly: the need for an inclusive yet selective approach (2017)

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Synopsis: This publication addresses the important clinical question of whether elderly patients with mesothelioma can safely and effectively undergo major surgery. The study fromMr Nakas's unit demonstrates that with careful patient selection, extended pleurectomy decortication can be a viable option for older patients, offering outcomes comparable to younger cohorts. It advocates for a nuanced approach to treatment decisions in the elderly population, moving beyond age as a sole determining factor.

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