Lung cancer removal requires a patient to stay in the hospital for a week to recover. The traditional method used is open thoractomy incision where muscles are split and the ribs are spread to reach the lungs. Recently, a less invasive method has been developed and is being practiced to remove the cancerous cells. The procedure is called thorascopic lobectomy where only three small incisions are made and special instruments are inserted in the body to reach the lungs. A camera guides the doctors to the tumor, using a bag to remove the latter. Spreading of cancer cells is prevented. This procedure is done on patients with Stage one or Stage two lung cancer that has not yet spread.
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