What are the risks of a Lobectomy?

• Some potential risks are an abnormal heart rhythm, buildup of fluid in the space of the removed lung, collapse lung, respiratory failure etc.

• Usually, the immediate or early risks are quite low at around 1-3%.

For more information

• Healthgrades

• Cox Health

• NIH

• Very Well Health

• Science Direct

• Lung Foundation Australia

• European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery