Pleuropneumonectomy

Pleuropneumonectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the lungs and pleura.

The pleura is a membrane that covers the lungs and protects them from external influences. It consists of two layers - visceral and parietal. The visceral pleura forms the lining of the inner surface of the chest, and the parietal pleura covers the lungs.

The lungs are the organs that provide breathing and oxygenate the blood. They consist of many alveoli - bubbles that are filled with air and provide gas exchange.

Thus, pleuropneumonectomy is performed for tumor processes, tuberculosis, empyema, lung abscess and other diseases that require removal of the affected parts of the lungs and pleura to save the patient’s life.

In this case, there are several options for performing the operation - thoracoscopic and open. The thoracoscopic method allows the operation to be performed through small incisions on the skin and avoids large scars on the body. Open surgery is performed through a large incision in the chest.

In the postoperative period, the patient requires recovery and rehabilitation. Your doctor may prescribe medications, physical therapy, massage, and breathing exercises. It is also important to follow a diet and sleep schedule to recover faster after surgery.

It is important to note that pleuropneumonectomy is a serious surgical procedure and should only be performed by experienced doctors in specialized medical institutions.

Pleuropneumoenectomy is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes the lungs and pleura from the patient’s chest. This operation is prescribed if there is a need to remove a malignant tumor or other lung pathology. The procedure can be prescribed not only for malignant tumors of the lung, but also for a number of