Lung Cancer Surgery

Lung cancer surgery involves removing cancerous tissue from the lung to treat the disease. The main types of surgery are lobectomy, where a lobe of the lung is removed, pneumonectomy, which removes an entire lung, and wedge resection, targeting a small section. The choice of surgery depends on the cancer’s size, location, and stage, as well as the patient's overall health. The goal is to eliminate the cancer while preserving as much lung function as possible. Surgery may be combined with other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation to improve outcomes.