Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Treatment in Turkey
About Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Performed through small incisions, avoiding a large chest opening (thoracotomy).Reduced Pain & Scarring: Results in significantly less post-operative pain and minimal scarring compared to open surgery.Faster Recovery: Patients typically experience a quicker return to normal activities and a shorter hospital stay.listrongDiagnostic & Therapeutic:/strong Provides a tissue sample for definitive diagnosis while also treating the condition if the lesion is removed completely./lilistrongPreserves Lung Function:/strong Removes only the diseased tissue, conserving as much healthy lung as possible./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a solitary pulmonary nodule or mass of unknown cause.
- Treatment of suspected early-stage lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC) in patients who cannot tolerate a larger resection.
- Removal of a metastatic lung tumor from another primary cancer site.
- Biopsy or treatment of localized lung infections that have not responded to medication (e.g., fungal ball).
- Treatment of certain benign lung conditions, such as a localized area of interstitial lung disease or a benign tumor.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough pre-operative evaluation, including blood tests, imaging (CT scan), and pulmonary function tests.
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days prior.
- Refrain from eating or drinking (fast) for 6-12 hours before the procedure as instructed.
- Undergo pre-operative counseling to understand the procedure, risks, and recovery process.
- Arrange for transportation home and for help during the initial recovery period after hospital discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding (hemorrhage) during or after the procedure.
- Air leak from the lung (prolonged air leak/pneumothorax), which may require a longer hospital stay or an additional chest tube.
- Infection at the incision sites or within the chest (empyema).
- Reaction to general anesthesia.
- Persistent pain at the incision sites or in the chest wall.
- Rarely, injury to surrounding structures like blood vessels, the heart, or the diaphragm.
- Potential need to convert to an open thoracotomy during the procedure if complications arise.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-3 days. A chest tube, placed during surgery to drain fluid and air, is usually removed before discharge.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications. Deep breathing and incentive spirometry exercises are crucial to prevent lung collapse and pneumonia.
- Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous activities, and driving for 2-4 weeks as advised by your doctor.
- Gradually increase walking and light activities. Full recovery to normal energy levels may take 3-6 weeks.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing, review pathology results, and discuss further treatment if needed.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering thoracoscopic wedge resection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pulmonology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform thoracoscopic wedge resection. MediFyr helps you compare pulmonologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for thoracoscopic wedge resection compare across other countries where we have data.
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