摘要
Malignant pleural mesothelioma(MPM)is a primary solid malignancy related to inhalational asbestos exposure.Despite advances in therapy,MPM remains challenging to treat with a post-treatment survival of only 15%at 5-year.In recent years,extra-pleural pneumonectomy has decreased in popularity due to a high morbidity rate and mortality compared to pleurectomy/decortication and other therapeutic alternatives.In this review,we will discuss both procedures,outcomes,ongoing studies,and the roles of surgery in the future treatment of this disease.
