Lobectomy
What is lobectomy? VATS for lung cancer surgery Candidates for VATS lobectomy Is a lobectomy major surgery? What happens when a lung lobe is removed? How long does it take to recover from a lung lobectomy? Is coughing normal after lobectomy? What is lobectomy? If you have a lung disease, a type of surgery called a lobectomy is […]
Bronchoplasty
What does bronchial thermoplasty do? Who needs a bronchoplasty? Why would a physician perform a bronchoscopy? What is thoracotomy surgery? How is bronchial thermoplasty performed? Bronchoscopy is a procedure that lets doctors look at your lungs and air passages. It’s usually performed by a doctor who specializes in lung disorders (a pulmonologist). During bronchoscopy, a […]
Wedge Resection
What is the Wedge Resection? If your doctor has recommended a wedge resection for lung cancer, you are likely wondering what the procedure is like and how it is different from other types of lung cancer surgery. When would a wedge resection be recommended over other procedures and what are some potential complications? What are […]
Sublobar resection (removal of part of lobe of the lung)
Wedge resection vs. segmentectomy What is Sublobar resection? How long do you live after lung cancer surgery? Does lung cancer spread after surgery? Does lobectomy cure lung cancer? Advancements in the diagnosis, staging and management of lung cancer have all led to improvements in outcomes associated with sublobar resection. Lobectomy, for early stage lung cancers has […]
Lobectomy surgery
Lobectomy What is a Lobectomy? A lobectomy is the surgical removal of a lobe of an organ. It most often refers to the removal of a section of the lung, but it can also refer the liver, brain, thyroid gland, or other organs. Every organ is made up of many sections that perform different, specific […]
Microdochectomy
What is Microdochectomy Microdochectomy is a procedure wherein a mammary or a lactiferous duct is removed. It is performed for patients that have nipple discharge coming from a single duct. It can be used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Who Should Undergo and Expected Results Microdochectomy, which can be both a diagnostic and therapeutic […]
Breast Biopsy Recovery
Breast Biopsy Recovery time If you need a breast biopsy to investigate a breast lump or mammogram abnormality, your recovery will depend on the type of breast biopsy your doctor recommends. Many times, a sample of tissue can be obtained from the breast using a needle, which makes breast biopsy recovery quick and simple. Other […]
Breast-conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
Lumpectomy What is a Lumpectomy? Lumpectomy is surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue from your breast. During a lumpectomy procedure, the surgeon removes the cancer or other abnormal tissue and a small amount of the healthy tissue that surrounds it. This ensures that all of the abnormal tissue is removed. Lumpectomy is also […]
Mastectomy
What is a Mastectomy? How long does it take to recover from a mastectomy? Can breast tissue grow back after mastectomy? A mastectomy is surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer. For those with early-stage breast cancer, a mastectomy may be one treatment option. […]