What is Right upper lung lobectomy?
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TYPES:Generic: Lung lobectomy
A lobectomy is a type of lung surgery in which one lobe of a lung is removed. The right lung has 3 lobes, and the left lung has 2 lobes. This type of surgery may be done in lung cancer, tuberculosis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, or other conditions that affect the lung.
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How do members experience Right upper lung lobectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 213 | 8 | |
| Non-small cell lung cancer | 107 | 0 | |
| Squamous cell carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 64 | 2 | |
| Lung cancer | 53 | 1 | |
| Adenosquamous carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 24 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 3 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 3 | |
| Shortness of breath with exertion | 2 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Coughing when inhaling | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 5 |
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