Why Segmentectomy Is Better Than Lobectomy: An Interview With Gavin Wright

In this remarkable interview, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning and thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian spoke with Dr. Gavin Wright, thoracic surgeon and Director of Surgical Oncology at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia, about his thoughts on the JCOG0802 trial and why he prefers segmentectomy over lobectomy.  

They discussed the findings of the JCOG0802 trial and compared it to the CALGB 140503 trial. They also covered the use of FEV1 as an assessment tool, the significance of p-values, local recurrence, and Type I errors. Additionally, they reviewed The Lancet paper addressing segmentectomy vs lobectomy. 

 Furthermore, they explored potential future trials, including the debate over wedge resection vs segmentectomy.   

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