ObjectiveTo investigate the validity of diagnosis and treatment for lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma (LELC). MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 8 LELC patients underwent surgical treatment between January 2008 and December 2014 in our hospital. There were 4 males and 4 females at an average age of 57 years ranging from 48 to 67 years. There were 4 patients underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy and another 4 patients underwent ordinary open-chest lobectomy. ResultsIn the patients underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy, the average operation time was 93.75 minutes and the average time of hospital stay was 4.5 days. In the patients underwent ordinary open-chest lobectomy group, the average operation time was 106.25 minutes and the average time of hospital stay was 5.25 days. All 8 patients discharged. One patient suffered from tumor matastasis in contralateral lung and another suffered from tumor matastasis in brain 1 year after operation. ConclusionThe result of surgical treatment for lung LELC is satisfatory. For the patients who are not suitable for surgical treatment, we should consider the comprehensive treatment.