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Wedge Resection

Wedge resection is a type of lung surgery in which a small, wedge-shaped portion of lung tissue is removed. This procedure is typically performed to remove abnormal or diseased tissue such as small tumors, lung nodules, infections, or damaged lung areas while preserving as much healthy lung as possible. It is often done using minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).

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Wedge Resection

Duration

1–3 hours

Anaesthesia Type

General Anaesthesia

Hospital Stay

3–5 days

Recovery Time

3–6 weeks

Success Rate

90–95%

Hospitals

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Your Care Journey

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Before Surgery

Imaging scans (CT, X-ray, PET) locate the tissue. Lung function tests check respiratory reserve. Quit smoking, follow fasting guidelines, and adjust blood thinners.

Day of Surgery

Under general anesthesia, the surgeon makes small chest incisions (using VATS), inserts a camera, removes the wedge-shaped lung tissue with a margin of safety, and inserts a chest tube. Takes 1 to 3 hours.

Post Surgery

Monitored in recovery or ICU. Pain control, early walking, and breathing exercises prevent infections. The chest tube is removed within a few days once the lung has healed.

Recovery Timeline

A clear, clinical timeline to help you prepare for a safe and comfortable journey back to health.

Day 1

ICU monitoring, pain control

Day 2–3

Chest tube management and mobility begin.

Day 3–5

Discharge from hospital

Week 2–3

Resume light activities

Week 3–6

Full recovery and return to normal routine

In conclusion, wedge resection is an effective and minimally invasive surgical option for treating localized lung conditions.

Common Questions

It is lung surgery, but minimally invasive VATS makes it much smaller than open thoracotomy, with less pain and faster healing.

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