/
• Despite accurate LN staging appears logical, it`s theoretical
benefit is very small
What is the theoretical benefit of LN sampling /
dissection?
Controversy: No treatment of lymph nodes
M Guckenberger - SBRT stage I NSCLC - HICARE 2015
35
100%
Patient with cNo in FDG-PET
12%
(12%) N+
4%
(33%) N2
0.2%
(5%) OS due to adjuvant CT