Abstract. The term 'complete resection' is traditionally defined as a desired surgical procedure if a considerable survival benefit is anticipated in patients with NSCLC. From a surgeon's viewpoint, it is therefore of great importance in patient selection for thoracotomy.

What is the meaning for resection?

Listen to pronunciation. (ree-SEK-shun) Surgery to remove tissue or part or all of an organ.

What is a tumor resection?

Surgery is often used to remove all or part of the tumor. The tumor, along with a margin of normal tissue around it, is removed when possible.