A lobectomy is a surgery in which a lobe of the lung is removed because there is a cancerous tumor in it. This eMedTV segment explains the anatomy of the lungs, what happens during surgery, and possible complications of a lobectomy.
This eMedTV page discusses common steps in preparing for lobectomy, like not smoking, eating, or drinking before the surgery. This page also talks about finding out when and where to arrive and what to expect on the day of the surgery.
This eMedTV page talks about what to expect on the day of a lobectomy, such as the placement of several tubes and lines into your body before the procedure. You can also expect the staff to make every effort to keep you warm and comfortable.
In this eMedTV segment, you will read about heart monitors, sterile instruments, and other equipment you can expect to see in the operating room when it's time for your lobectomy. This page offers an overview of lobectomy and the operating room.
The general anesthesia that is used for a lobectomy puts you into a deep sleep. As this eMedTV page explains, this keeps you from feeling any pain or pressure during the surgery. This page discusses the different types of anesthesia for lobectomy.
A lung lobectomy is a procedure used to remove a cancerous lobe from the lung. As this eMedTV page explains, some lymph nodes may also be removed during this surgery. This article offers a detailed description of this procedure from start to finish.
Lobectomy recovery involves close monitoring and plenty of rest while your lung heals. As this eMedTV Web page explains, most patients spend 5 to 7 days in the hospital after their surgery. This page describes the recovery process in detail.
Lobectomy expectations will vary from case to case, depending on the type and location of the tumor. This eMedTV page covers what you can expect with lobectomy, including information on recovery, prognosis, and the effects of lobectomy on the heart.
Possible lobectomy complications range from minor infections to complete lung collapse. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses several lobectomy complications, including information on the groups of people who are most at risk.
Lobectomy alternatives include lung cancer chemotherapy and lung cancer radiation therapy. This eMedTV resource discusses these options in detail and explains how the effectiveness of lobectomy alternatives depends on the type of lung tumor you have.
As this eMedTV segment explains, if you wait to have a lobectomy, you may be too sick to have it later. This Web page discusses what to expect without a lobectomy and lists several factors to consider before making your decision.
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of infections and complications following a lobectomy. This eMedTV resource describes possible signs of problems with diabetes and lobectomy, like weakness, shortness of breath, feeling thirsty, and others.
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