![\"статистика](\"/images/imperavi/5af54a4ae5ab9.jpg\" "\\"lung")
Bumrungrad International Hospital is a JCI-accredited facility serving over 1 million patients annually. Lobectomy procedures typically cost between $16,900–$21,500. The hospital operates advanced thoracic surgery suites with dedicated oncology support services.
Bumrungrad International Hospital is one of Southeast Asia's largest private medical centers. Over one million patients choose it each year, including a 50% international mix from 190+ countries. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurosciences, and health screenings.
Dr. Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn is a surgical oncologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok. He treats cancers of the digestive system, including pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancer. He works at a hospital that treats over 1 million patients annually, holds JCI accreditation, and was named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek.
Bumrungrad International Hospital is one of Southeast Asia's largest private medical centers. Over one million patients choose it each year, including a 50% international mix from 190+ countries. Its core specialties include oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, neurosciences, and health screenings.
A lung lobectomy is an operation to remove a lobe of an organ when it is damaged.
\n\nIn most cases, surgeons perform the procedure for lung cancer.
\nSurgeons from foreign medical centers perform lobectomy using the video-assisted thoracoscopic VATS method. They perform manipulations through 2-5 incisions of 2.5 cm each. Recovery after such a procedure is faster than after traditional open surgery.
\nBookimed has identified the 3 most popular countries for lobectomy among residents of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
\n\n\n\nIn medical centers in Germany, the accuracy of diagnosis is 100%. Thanks to this, German specialists correctly determine the scope of intervention.
\n\n\n\nIn Israel, patients are operated on by experienced and qualified surgeons. They study and train in leading European and American clinics. Thanks to this, Israeli surgeons are improving the methods of performing lobectomy.
\n\n\n\nThe main advantage of a lobectomy in Turkey is its cost. The price for the procedure here is lower than in Israel and Germany.
\n\n88% of operations in Turkey pass without complications.
\n
When choosing a clinic for a lobectomy, focus on:
\n\nSurgical lobectomy is indicated for patients with:
\n\nDoctors do not perform surgery on people with:
\n\nThoracotomy
\n\nThe doctor makes an incision 8-20 cm long and removes the lobe of the lung.
\n\n![\"открытая](\"/images/imperavi/5af54b3cd1402.jpg\" "\\"open")
Benefits: The procedure provides the surgeon with good visibility.
\n\nDisadvantages: the operation leaves a large scar. Recovery takes up to 2 weeks.
\n\nVideo-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy (VATS)
\n\nThe doctor performs the procedure through 3-5 incisions up to 2.5 cm. Through one incision, he inserts a tube with a camera that controls the course of the procedure. Through the remaining 2 incisions, he performs manipulations with special instruments.
\n\n![\"ВАТС](\"/images/imperavi/5af54b6cc82ae.jpg\" "\\"VATS")
Advantages: the procedure leaves small scars. Recovery is 2-3 times faster than after open surgery.
\n\nDisadvantages: VATS provides the surgeon with less visibility than a thoracotomy.
\nPreparation for a lung lobectomy includes:
\n\nDuring the operation, the patient is under general anesthesia. Depending on the type of lobectomy, the surgeon performs an incision 8-20 cm long or 3 incisions of 2.5 cm each, and removes a lobe of the lung.
\nThe intervention takes 2 to 3 hours.
\nThe duration of hospitalization after removal of a lung lobe for cancer depends on the technique. After an open operation, a person stays in the clinic for 1-2 weeks, after a low-traumatic operation - 4-5 days.
\n\nTo restore lung function, the doctor prescribes breathing exercises.
\n88% of lobectomy abroad pass without complications. Among the possible violations of the body - breathing problems. Patients restore it with the help of special exercises.
\nYes, clinics provide coordinators for foreign patients. They help with translation and paperwork, accompany at all stages of diagnosis and treatment.
\nTo perform a lung lobectomy abroad, leave a request on the Bookimed website. A specialized doctor-coordinator will contact you. He will select several medical centers that will meet your wishes in terms of quality and price. Together with the coordinator, you will choose the best of the proposed hospitals.
\n\nTo book a consultation date, please send us your medical records. The coordinating doctor will send them to the selected clinic and request a diagnostic and treatment program.
\n\nWe will stay in touch from the moment you contact us until you return home.
\n\nDay 1
\nDay 2 - Pre-Operation
\nDay 3 - Lobectomy
\nDay 4-7 Post-Operation
\nWeek 1-4 Rehabilitation
\nWeek 5-8 Rehabilitation
\nNote: Each patient\"s recovery process can vary based on individual health conditions.
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