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Lobectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one lobe of an organ, commonly the lung or liver. In pulmonary lobectomy, the procedure is performed to treat conditions such as lung cancer, severe infections, or benign tumors that are localized to one lobe of the lung. In hepatic lobectomy, the surgery addresses liver tumors, cysts, or damage localized to one lobe of the liver. During a pulmonary lobectomy, the surgeon removes a lobe of the lung through an incision in the chest, which can be performed via open surgery or minimally invasive techniques such as video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Similarly, a hepatic lobectomy involves the removal of a liver lobe through an abdominal incision, which can be open or laparoscopic. The remaining lobes of the lung or liver generally compensate for the loss of the removed lobe, allowing the organ to continue functioning. Complications from lobectomy can include infection, bleeding, and issues related to wound healing. In pulmonary lobectomy, patients may experience respiratory problems, such as reduced lung function, difficulty breathing, or infections like pneumonia. In hepatic lobectomy, complications might involve liver failure, bile leaks, or gastrointestinal issues. Both procedures carry risks of general surgical complications, including adverse reactions to anesthesia and postoperative pain. Despite these risks, lobectomy is an effective treatment for localized organ conditions, offering significant potential for improved outcomes and survival when other treatments are not adequate.
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