Introduction
lung cancer, cancer, malignant tumors
LUNG CANCER, CANCER, MALIGNANT TUMORS
According to the latest cancer statistics, lung cancer currently holds the top position in China for both incidence and mortality among malignant tumors [There is evidence indicating that a majority of lesions are located in the upper lobes across all types of lung cancer [To explore the best surgical plan, we designed a multicenter prospective randomized controlled study based on mature experience in TUL. We investigated and compared the distinct clinical outcomes of IPL dissection and IPL preservation in patients with TUL for various indications, not limited to lung cancer. Our aim was to offer specific evidence to guide clinical decision-making regarding operative techniques.