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A wedge resection is a type of segmentectomy where surgeons remove a small, wedge-shaped piece of lung tissue surrounding the tumor. This procedure is typically chosen when a person's overall health or lung function makes them unable to tolerate the removal of an entire lobe.

While a lobectomy is generally the preferred Show Full Answer

A wedge resection is a type of segmentectomy where surgeons remove a small, wedge-shaped piece of lung tissue surrounding the tumor. This procedure is typically chosen when a person's overall health or lung function makes them unable to tolerate the removal of an entire lobe.

While a lobectomy is generally the preferred surgical approach for treating both non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a wedge resection can be an appropriate option for some patients who cannot undergo more extensive surgery. Recovery from a wedge resection is typically shorter than other lung cancer surgeries, especially if done using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). With VATS, patients usually spend only 2-3 days in the hospital followed by 1-3 weeks recovery at home. This is significantly shorter than recovery from more extensive procedures like a lobectomy or pneumonectomy.

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