| Lung Surgery Brochure | |
Lung cancer surgery involves the removal of part or all of one lung. |
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Wedge Resection |
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Lobectomy |
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Pneumonectomy |
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Thoracotomy |
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| The surgery is done through an incision ('cut') between your ribs on the side and back of your chest. This is called a thoracotomy. Occasionally, a portion of a rib is removed. | |
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VATS |
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| Sometimes, the procedure is done using only small incisions. A video camera and surgical instruments are inserted through the small incisions and a portion of the lung removed. This type of surgery is called 'VATS' (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery). | |
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Robotic |
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| Depending on the type of surgery required, lung surgeries can be done using a robot to assist the surgeon. | |
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Clinical Trials
- A number of lung cancer clinical trials are currently available.
- If you are eligible, you may be interested in participating.
