How to choose the incision for lung cancer surgery? Many factors need to be considered

When choosing an incision for lung cancer surgery, many factors need to be considered, among which the most critical are the location of the cancer and the size of the lesion tissue. At the same time, personal physical condition should be taken into consideration, and the decision should be made based on the surgical method chosen. However, generally, an incision can be made between the left intercostal space, the posterolateral fifth intercostal space, the anterior lateral part, under the xiphoid process, and in the abdomen.

For patients who have been diagnosed with lung cancer, if they want to completely remove the cancerous lesions, it is best to choose surgical operations such as cancer resection as soon as possible. However, most patients are not very clear about this treatment and have no idea what kind of incision will be made and where, so it is necessary to understand it. So how should the incision be chosen for lung cancer surgery?
1. How to choose the incision for lung cancer surgery
1. According to the location of the lesion <br/>When lung cancer is treated with surgical therapy, the appropriate incision can be selected according to the location of the lesion. Specifically, the location of the cancer and the size of the lesion can be determined by chest X-ray, CT and various imaging examinations, and the decision can be made based on whether it is in the left or right lung, or in a lung segment or lobe.
2. According to individual constitution <br/>When making incisions for lung cancer surgery, the individual constitution of the patient must be taken into consideration. The surgical incisions should be different for the elderly and weak and the strong. This is mainly to effectively remove the cancerous lesions in the lungs and bronchi without causing excessive damage to the body, so as to facilitate recovery as soon as possible after treatment.
3. According to the surgical method <br/>Currently, there are many surgical methods available for the treatment of lung cancer. Among them, the more commonly used methods in clinical practice include lung wedge and local resection, segmentectomy and lobectomy. Sometimes, surgical procedures such as bronchial sleeve lobectomy may also be required, or minimally invasive surgery may be performed with the help of thoracoscopy. Different types of surgery will inevitably make different incisions, so you can make a decision based on the appropriate surgical plan.
2. What are the incisions for lung cancer surgery ? Traditional lung cancer surgery usually involves an incision in the left intercostal space. If the surgery is performed on the right side, the incision can be made in the posterolateral fifth intercostal space, or a 15-20 cm long incision can be made in the anterolateral part. In addition, there are many other options, such as the subxiphoid incision and the abdomen. After a detailed examination and condition assessment, an experienced professional doctor can make a reasonable choice.