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흉강경·로봇 폐절제술 · Thoracoscopic / robotic lung resection · Surgery
Thoracoscopic / robotic lung resection
A few small holes are made in the side of the chest and a thoracoscope or surgical robot is used to remove the lobe or segment of lung containing the tumor, with lymph node dissection. The main treatment for early non-small cell lung cancer.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Small wounds, less pain, quicker recovery; For a small early tumor only one lung segment may be removed, keeping more lung function | An open chest may be needed when the tumor is large or invades surrounding structures; Patients with very poor lung function may not be suitable for surgery |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital