Mesothelioma Therapy Surgical Treatment Options 2

Question 1

VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) is most commonly used for mesothelioma in which context?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic biopsy and pleurodesis

Answer

Curative resection

Answer

Lymph node dissection

Answer

Pericardectomy

Question 2

What is pleurodesis used for in mesothelioma management?

Accepted Answer

Preventing recurrent pleural effusion

Answer

Removing the tumor entirely

Answer

Delivering chemotherapy to the pleura

Answer

Staging the cancer

Question 3

Which structure is NOT typically removed during an Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP)?

Accepted Answer

Contralateral lung

Answer

Ipsilateral lung

Answer

Pericardium

Answer

Diaphragm

Question 4

What is the main advantage of P/D over EPP?

Accepted Answer

Preservation of the lung and better quality of life

Answer

Lower recurrence rates

Answer

Shorter operation time

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More complete lymph node removal

Question 5

In the trimodality therapy approach for mesothelioma, what is the correct order of treatments?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy → Surgery → Radiation

Answer

Radiation → Surgery → Chemotherapy

Answer

Surgery → Chemotherapy → Radiation

Answer

Surgery → Radiation → Chemotherapy

Question 6

Which complication is most common after EPP surgery?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Deep vein thrombosis

Answer

Wound infection

Answer

Pulmonary embolism