Types of Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer Treatment | Dr. Farhood Farjah

Dr. Farhood Farjah describes the different types of thoracic surgery techniques for lung cancer treatment. Lung resection is a broad spectrum of types of surgeries done on the lung(s). It can include a wedge resection involves removing small part of the lung. A lobectoy, removing a lobe of the lung is the most common surgery. A bilobectomy means to remove parts of both lungs. A pneumonectomy means to remove the entire lung. At UW Medicine, doctors are moving towards a more minimally invasive approach where the incision is smaller compared to open surgery. Benefits include shorter hospital stay, less pain, faster recovery. Patients who have lung surgery at UW Medicine, receive comprehensive pain management to help them recovery faster. Dr. Farhood also gives advice on how to prepare for surgery.

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