Which is the Role of Pneumonectomy in the Era of Parenchymal-Sparing Procedures? Early/Long-Term Survival and Functional Results of a Single-Center Experience

Aim Despite the increasing adoption of parenchymal-sparing procedures, pneumonectomy is still necessary in several pleural and pulmonary (benign or malignant) diseases. We reviewed clinical data of a large cohort of patients treated by pneumonectomy with the aim of better define its impact on early and long-term results.