lobectomy

Noun

Meaning

surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)

Source: WordNet

A lobectomy is a major surgical procedure, and surgical omplications are not uncommon. Source: Internet

In people who are unfit for a full lobectomy, a smaller sublobar excision ( wedge resection ) may be performed. Source: Internet

In most cases of early-stage NSCLC, removal of a lobe of lung ( lobectomy ) is the surgical treatment of choice. Source: Internet

She previously had left lung lobectomy for known bronchial carcinoid which was metastatic to her liver, kidneys and spine. Source: Internet

However, wedge resection has a higher risk of recurrence than lobectomy. Source: Internet

How do doctors decide that a lobectomy is the best type of lung cancer surgery for you? Source: Internet