The chest cavity will be examined and diseased lung tissue will be removed. Hospital stay is usually 7 to 10 days.
Deep breathing is important to help prevent pneumonia , infection, and re-expand the lung.
The chest tube remains in place until the lung has fully re-expanded. Pain is managed with medications. The patient recovers fully in 1 to 3 months after the operation. The costs of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who are younger, sicker, or need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.