Which of the following is the primary goal for surgical resection of lung cancer?
A. To remove all of the tumor and any collapsed alveoli in the same region
B. To remove as much as the tumor as possible, without removing any alveoli
C. To remove the tumor and as little surrounding tissue as possible
D. To remove the tumor and all surrounding tissue
Correct Answer: C. To remove the tumor and as little surrounding tissue as possible
Option C: The goal of surgical resection is to remove the lung tissue that has a tumor in it while saving as much surrounding tissue as possible. There is a possibility of cancer cells remaining in the body after the operation so additional treatment modalities such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy are done.
Options A, B, and D: It may be necessary to remove alveoli and bronchioles, but care is taken to make sure only what’s absolutely necessary is removed.
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