Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai

Lung Resection Surgery

This involves the removal of a piece of diseased lung caused by a tumour, lung abscess or bleb. This will also often include lymph node removal. Remaining lung tissue over-expands to fill in the portion previously occupied by the resected lung. Chest drains are used post-operatively. Pain relief is given to ensure that the patient can cough and take deep breaths, which helps with their recovery.

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