What Is A Thoracoscopic Lobectomy?
A thoracoscopic lobectomy involves the surgeon making a few small incisions between the patient’s ribs. A thoracoscope (a tubular instrument) with a small camera attached on the end is inserted through one of the incisions to provide a view of the diseased tissue. Then, additional surgical instruments are inserted through the other incisions to remove the affected lobe and biopsy the chest lymph nodes. There is no need to open the chest or spread the patient’s ribs (as is the case with conventional thoracotomy). The Aftereffects Of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Because this minimally invasive procedure does not require opening the chest, there is less post-op pain, less likelihood of infection, and less impact to the immune system. There is also less chance of the patient developing complications (for example, bleeding) following the operation. As a result, the recovery time is usually shorter than would be the case with open chest surgery. These factors contribute to the efficacy of chemoth
