What is a lobectomy?
A lobectomy is the surgical removal of one of the five lobes ¡ª or main sections ¡ª of the lungs. It is the most common type of operation used to treat lung cancer, and it may be performed on patients with various stages of the disease.
But is a lobectomy considered major surgery? How long does it take to fully recover? And will you feel short of breath after having one?
Read on for the answers to these questions and more....
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