Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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Avaliação do Intervalo Entre o Diagnóstico e o Tratamento Definitivo do Câncer de Pulmão em uma Instituição Pública em São Paulo

Assessment of the interval between diagnosis and definitive treatment of lung cancer at a public institution in São Paulo

Otavio Rocha Fiuza; Barbara Siqueira Souto Maior; Luísa Beisman de Moraes; Daniel Augusto Xavier Carvalho; João Aléssio Juliano Perfeito; Ernesto Evangelista Neto; André Miotto

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Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar o intervalo entre o diagnóstico e o tratamento cirúrgico definitivo de pacientes com câncer de pulmão em uma instituição pública em São Paulo.

Método: Foi conduzido um estudo observacional retrospectivo, utilizando registros médicos para coletar dados sobre os períodos entre a primeira tomografia computadorizada de tórax alterada, a consulta inicial com o médico especialista e a ressecção tumoral subsequente.

Resultados: A análise de 20 pacientes revelou um período de espera médio de 425,6 dias entre o diagnóstico e o tratamento definitivo. Neste intervalo, uma média de 282 dias transcorreu entre o diagnóstico e a consulta inicial com o especialista, enquanto o período entre a primeira consulta e o tratamento teve uma média de 143 dias. Ao comparar os estadiamentos inicial e final, 70% dos pacientes progrediram de estágio ao longo desse período.

Conclusões: O intervalo identificado é alarmante e expõe os pacientes a riscos elevados durante este período de espera. Essa duração prolongada representa potenciais ameaças à saúde dos pacientes, resultando em comprometimento da qualidade de vida, aumento do risco de progressão da doença, redução das chances de cura e diminuição das perspectivas gerais de sobrevida. Abordar e minimizar este intervalo prolongado é crucial para melhorar os resultados dos pacientes e aumentar a eficácia do tratamento do câncer de pulmão.

Palavras-chave

Neoplasias Pulmonares; Tempo para o Tratamento; Cirurgia Torácica; Diagnóstico

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the interval between the diagnosis and definitive surgical treatment of lung cancer patients at a public institution in São Paulo.

Method: A retrospective observational study was conducted, using medical records to collect data on the periods between the first abnormal chest computed tomography (CT) scan, the initial consultation with the specialist, and the subsequent tumor resection.

Results: The analysis of 20 patients revealed a substantial average waiting period of 425.6 days between diagnosis and definitive treatment. During this interval, an average of 282 days elapsed between diagnosis and the initial specialist consultation, while the period between the first consultation and treatment averaged 143 days. By comparing the initial and final staging, 70% of the patients progressed to a higher stage over this period.

Conclusions: The identified interval is concerning and exposes patients to elevated risks during this waiting period. This prolonged duration poses potential threats to patient health, resulting in decreased quality of life, increased risk of disease progression, reduced chances of cure, and diminished overall survival prospects. Addressing and minimizing this extended interval is crucial for improving patient outcomes and enhancing the effectiveness of lung cancer treatment.

Keywords

Lung Neoplasms; Time-to-treatment; Thoracic Surgery; Diagnosis

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Submitted date:
10/12/2024

Accepted date:
07/06/2025

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