Lung Surgery

Lung surgery in the context of oncology involves procedures to remove tumors or abnormal tissue from the lungs, often due to cancer. The most common types include lobectomy (removing a lobe of the lung), wedge resection (removing a small section), and pneumonectomy (removing an entire lung). The goal is to remove cancerous cells and improve the patient's health. This surgery can be performed using traditional open techniques or minimally invasive methods, like video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), which usually leads to quicker recovery times. The choice of procedure depends on tumor size, location, and the patient’s overall health.