Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination indicated a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. What should I pay attention to regarding minimally invasive bullous lung surgery?Doctor's answer:
Patients with pulmonary bullae who experience recurrent pneumothorax should consider surgical intervention. The most common procedure is thoracoscopic bullous lung resection, typically performed under general anesthesia. Preoperatively, patients are advised to undergo cardiopulmonary function training, blood gas analysis, and pulmonary function tests. During the surgery, a disposable corrosive debridement device is used to remove inflammation along with some healthy lung tissue. It is important to actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.