This study looks at two types of surgeries to remove cancer that has spread to the lungs in patients with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. One surgery, called thoracotomy, involves making a large cut between the ribs to open the chest. The other surgery, called thoracoscopy (or VATS), uses small cuts and a tiny camera to help remove the cancer. The study aims to find out which surgery works better and has fewer side effects.
- This study follows patients for up to 2 years, with check-ups at 7-14 days, 4-6 weeks, and 3 months after surgery, then every 3 months.
- Patients must be younger than 50 years old and have lung nodules that can be removed by either surgery method.
- To join the study, patients need a diagnosis of osteosarcoma and evidence of cancer spread to the lungs.
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