SEGMENTAL LUNG RESECTION

Course overview

SEGMENTAL LUNG RESECTION IS THE REMOVAL OF THE SUBLOBAR ANATOMIC PORTION OF PULMONARY PARENCHYMA. THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR LUNG CANCER ARE FOR LOBAR RESECTION, BUT CERTAIN PATIENTS MAY BENEFIT FROM THE REMOVAL OF LESS TISSUE. THERE IS INCREASING INTEREST AND INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFICACY OF SEGMENTAL LUNG RESECTION IN EARLY-STAGE LUNG CANCER TREATMENT. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS AND APPROACHES TO SEGMENTAL LUNG RESECTION AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN PERFORMING THIS OPERATION AND CARING FOR PATIENTS.