SCTS 2025 | Early-Stage Lung Cancer Management

In March 2025, the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland held its annual meeting, bringing together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss the latest advancements in technologies and techniques. Watch for more SCTS 2025 videos in the coming weeks.  

At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting, leading surgeons presented on the management of early-stage lung cancer. 

Dr. Alessandro Brunelli, a consultant thoracic surgeon and honorary professor at St. James's University Hospital, delivered a presentation titled “Can We Extend the Indications for Segmentectomy?” He explored the use of segmentectomy for hypermetabolic tumors, evaluated its suitability for deep tumors, and assessed its feasibility for clinical stage IA3 non-small cell lung cancer.  

Dr. Rene Horsleben Petersen, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Rigshospitalet, spoke on “What is an Adequate Margin in Segmentectomy?” He discussed the importance of measuring the resection margin, the role of frozen sections, and the application of 3D reconstruction techniques. 

Dr. Carlos Galvez, consultant thoracic surgeon at University General Hospital Dr. Balmis, presented on “Complex Segmental Resections—Indications and Techniques.” He defined complex segmentectomies, examined the impact of complexity on outcomes, and covered key technical aspects in complex segmental resections.  

Dr. Henrietta Wilson, a consultant thoracic surgeon at Barts Thorax Centre, concluded the discussion with her presentation titled “Tips and Tricks in Robotic Segmentectomy.” She shared insights on preoperative planning, intraoperative tips and tricks, and complex segments. 

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