Here's the first of two podcasts from a webinar featuring expert thoracic surgeon Dr. David Harpole from Duke University.  He and the Duke team have been leaders in developing new techniques and leading and presenting national trials that have advanced the field of lung cancer surgery, so it's fitting to have him cover the leading advances of the past, present, and future in his own words.

The first part of his presentation focuses on advances in lung cancer staging that been shaped by and also in turn shape lung cancer surgery.

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Harpole Adv Lung Surg Pt 1 LC Staging Audio Podcast

Harpole Adv Lung Surg Pt 1 LC Staging Figs

Harpole Adv Lung Surg Pt 1 LC Staging Transcript

The second part of his webinar, which I'll post in the next couple of days, reviews several advances in surgical techniques for lung cancer.

I hope you find this information interesting and helpful! Thanks to my friend Dr. Harpole for participating.