Lung resection (lobectomy, pneumonectomy)

Lung Resection

Description:
Lung resection (pulmonary resection) is a surgery to remove part or all of a lung due to damage, disease, or to diagnose conditions. It is commonly performed using either minimally invasive techniques or open surgery.

Types of Lung Resection:

• Wedge Resection: Removal of a small wedge-shaped section.
• Segmentectomy: Removal of one or more segments within a lobe.
• Lobectomy: Removal of an entire lobe.
• Bilobectomy: Removal of two lobes (right lung).
• Pneumonectomy: Removal of the entire lung.
• Lung Volume Reduction: Removal of non-functioning air-trapped tissue.

Conditions Treated:

• Lung cancer (Stage I, II, III)
• Metastatic cancer
• Benign tumors or nodules
• Bronchiectasis
• Emphysema
• Pulmonary infections or injuries

Pre-Operative Tests:

• Blood tests
• Chest X-ray, CT/MRI/PET scans
• Pulmonary function tests
• Bronchoscopy
• ECG or stress tests

Procedure Type:

• Minimally Invasive: VATS or RVATS
• Open Surgery: Thoracotomy