C. Neoplastic Lung Disease

At the end of this unit the resident understands the natural history, types, evaluation, and management of lung neoplasms, and performs operative and non-operative treatment.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of this unit the resident:

1. Understands TNM staging of lung carcinoma and its application to the diagnosis, therapeutic planning, and management of patients with lung carcinoma;
   
   
2. Evaluates and diagnoses neoplasia of the lung, using a knowledge of the histologic appearance of the major types;
   
   
3. Knows the signs of inoperability;
   
   
4. Understands the therapeutic options for patients with lung neoplasms;
   
   
5. Understands the principles of bronchoplastic surgery;
   
   
6. Understands the complications of pulmonary resection and their management;
   
   
7. Understands the role of adjuvant therapy for lung neoplasms;
   
   
8. Understands the indications for resection of benign lung neoplasms;
   
   
9. Understands the indications for resection of pulmonary metastases.