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Types of Lung Resections
Types of Lung Resections
Lobectomy
Anatomic removal of a complete lobe of lung (there are three lobes in the right lung and two in the left lung). This is the most common operation and has very low complication and mortality rates.
Pneumonectomy
Complete removal of the lung on one side. Although sometimes required, one would like to avoid this if a complete removal of the cancer can be performed without pneumonectomy.
Segmentectomy
Surgical removal of only a portion of a lobe. Often used for small tumors or in patients with severe lung disease.
Sleeve lobectomy
The removal of a complete lobe of the lung as well as part of the airway that conducts air to the remaining lobe, and then re-connecting that airway and remaining lobe.
VATS lobectomy
A type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera that is introduced into the patient's chest via a scope.
Wedge resection
Surgical removal of an small portion of the lung. Often used for small tumors or in patients with severe lung disease.