New Indication for Pembrolizumab Optimizes Perioperative Treatment Options for NSCLC
With continuous advancements in immunotherapy research, significant progress has been made in improving survival outcomes for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Recently, based on the results of the KEYNOTE-671 study, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab for perioperative treatment in patients with resectable stage II, IIIA, and IIIB NSCLC. What is the clinical significance of this newly approved indication for perioperative treatment in NSCLC? What key considerations should clinicians focus on in practice? How will perioperative immunotherapy for NSCLC evolve in the future?