What is lobectomy?

and lobectomy concerns surgical removal of organ lobe; a distinct projection of the body. Lobectomy can remove one or more lobes of the organ. For example, the removal of two lobes is called bilobectomy, while the removal of the entire lung is called pneumonectomy. The removal of the thyroid lobe is called thyroidectomy. This can be achieved by removing parts of the lobe parts or removing the wedged pieces. Surgical procedures can be performed through traditional surgical remedies or video -supported procedures, where camcorders and surgical tools are inserted by cutting to remove the lobe. Assisted video procedures are considered less invasive.

This surgery is performed on damaged or patients. Cancer is an example where this operation is performed. If the removal of a tumor or cancer growth is not, lobectomiums may be necessary to reduce the chances of metastases or the spread of cancer. Brain -procedures where the parts of the brain are out ofSince or removed, they can be carried out to treat conditions such as cancer growth or epilepsy. Epilepsy is a health condition causing seizures, temporary abnormal electrical activity in the brain. To stop the seizure, the front lobe, the front of the brain, or the front removal of the lobe, placed around the ears, can be made.

As with any surgery, lobectomy has a certain risk of complications that grow with the level of invasiveness of surgery. Minor complications include bruises, swelling and tenderness of the area, nausea from anesthesia and the risk of infection. More serious complications that may arise include torsion or twisting the remaining lobes, lobe collapse, nerves injury, bleeding and heart problems, including heart failure, heart attack or stroke. All complications depend on the type of lobectomy and already existing health condition.

recoveryLobectomy is also determined by the administration and general health of patients. Usually, lobectomy is discharged from the hospital within a few days without any major complications. However, complete recovery may take several weeks. The activities may have to be limited during recovery. Monitoring with a health care provider is usually within two weeks after the procedure.