Edit LR file in Photoshop

I would like to edit a file in PS possibly using layers. Then come back later, select the file in LR, go to edit in PS, and be able to edit the file with the layer structure in place and the lightroom adjustments in effect. At present this seems impossible. I have to choose to edit with the layers, or without the LR changes. Makes no sense.
It seems if you want to do some layer editing and not flatten the file yet, you just need to export out of LR and complete the function in PS.
Am I missing something?

Unfortunately you can't. You're not missing anything.

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