Surgery for lung cancer

There are different types of surgery and these are done by specialist lung surgeons.

Before your operation, you have tests to check your fitness and you meet members of your treatment team.

You have a general anaesthetic so you can't feel anything during the operation. This sends you into a deep sleep.

It takes a few weeks for you to recover after your operation. You will be in hospital for about a week and will then need more time to recover once you are home.

There is a risk of problems or complications after any operation. Many problems are minor but some can be life threatening. Treating them as soon as possible is important.