Surgery is a common treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly when the disease is detected early and the tumor is small and is only in one part of the lung. For small cell lung ...

The duration of recovery after lung cancer surgery can range from weeks to months, and is generally longer after open lung surgery compared to minimally invasive procedures. Recovery at home involves ...

From the choice between lobectomy and segmentectomy to managing risks tied to interstitial lung disease, lung surgery decisions require careful thought. Recovery timelines and complication risks vary ...

Lung wedge resection is surgery that removes a small, wedge-shaped piece of lung tissue. It can treat early stage lung cancer or help doctors diagnose suspicious lumps or shadows on the lungs, visible ...

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

A single-shot intercostal nerve block was noninferior to thoracic epidural analgesia for pain control in minimally invasive lung resection. Continuous paravertebral block came out inferior for pain ...

Recovery after lung cancer surgery takes time. A lobectomy, a surgery that removes an entire lobe of the lung, is the most common form of lung removal to treat non-small cell lung cancer. These ...

The new technology aims to deliver personalized risk estimates and clinician-adjustable insights to support surgical ...