Update on pleural mesothelioma

These developments underline a move away from aggressive surgical cytoreduction towards more biologically-informed, less invasive management and earlier detection in high-risk cohorts, while embracing biomarker-driven systemic and intrapleural therapies to optimize outcomes. Future research should prioritize mesothelioma-specific trials to define the role and sequencing of perioperative immunotherapy and novel agents. AI tools may assist disease diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment selection.