Bilobectomy: Surgical Removal of Two Lung Lobes
Bilobectomy removes two lobes of a lung. Indications: lung cancer, benign tumors, tuberculosis.
Procedure: Thoracotomy or VATS; affected lobes removed; remaining lobes reattached to airways/vessels. General anesthesia; several hours.
Recovery: Weeks of pain, fatigue, shortness of breath; most resume normal activities in months.
Risks: Bleeding, infection, blood clots. High success rate; most live full, active lives post-surgery.
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