RecommendationsClassaLevelbRefc
Diagnostic strategy
It is recommended that histology is obtained by the least invasive method* according to local expertise.IC-
Therapeutic strategy
For a part-solid nodule, an anatomical resection is recommended.IB[6]
Segmentectomy should be considered over lobectomy for the peripheral part-solid nodule ≤2 cm.IIaB[6]
Systematic lymph node dissection# is recommended in all part-solid nodules.IB[61, 82, 83]
It is recommended that patient concerns regarding the risk of malignancy should be taken into account in the extent of investigation and resection.IC-
RecommendationsClassaLevelbRefc
Diagnostic strategy
It is recommended that histology is obtained by the least invasive method* according to local expertise.IC-
Therapeutic strategy
For a part-solid nodule, an anatomical resection is recommended.IB[6]
Segmentectomy should be considered over lobectomy for the peripheral part-solid nodule ≤2 cm.IIaB[6]
Systematic lymph node dissection# is recommended in all part-solid nodules.IB[61, 82, 83]
It is recommended that patient concerns regarding the risk of malignancy should be taken into account in the extent of investigation and resection.IC-
*

CT-guided biopsy, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB), radial endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) or surgical excisional biopsy.

#

IASLC standards [74].

a

Class of recommendation.

b

Level of evidence.

c

References.

RecommendationsClassaLevelbRefc
Diagnostic strategy
It is recommended that histology is obtained by the least invasive method* according to local expertise.IC-
Therapeutic strategy
For a part-solid nodule, an anatomical resection is recommended.IB[6]
Segmentectomy should be considered over lobectomy for the peripheral part-solid nodule ≤2 cm.IIaB[6]
Systematic lymph node dissection# is recommended in all part-solid nodules.IB[61, 82, 83]
It is recommended that patient concerns regarding the risk of malignancy should be taken into account in the extent of investigation and resection.IC-
RecommendationsClassaLevelbRefc
Diagnostic strategy
It is recommended that histology is obtained by the least invasive method* according to local expertise.IC-
Therapeutic strategy
For a part-solid nodule, an anatomical resection is recommended.IB[6]
Segmentectomy should be considered over lobectomy for the peripheral part-solid nodule ≤2 cm.IIaB[6]
Systematic lymph node dissection# is recommended in all part-solid nodules.IB[61, 82, 83]
It is recommended that patient concerns regarding the risk of malignancy should be taken into account in the extent of investigation and resection.IC-
*

CT-guided biopsy, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB), radial endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) or surgical excisional biopsy.

#

IASLC standards [74].

a

Class of recommendation.

b

Level of evidence.

c

References.

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