Impact of surgical intervention on overall survival in malignant pleural mesothelioma: A population-based cohort study with propensity score matching.

Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive cancer with limited treatment options. This study aims to assess the impact of surgical intervention on overall survival (OS) in patients with MPM and to identify prognostic factors influencing survival outcomes.

Methods: Data from the SEER-17 Database between 2000 and 2019 were analyzed.