Conditions

Lung Cancer

Your lungs are a pair of organs that move oxygen through your body. One lung is on each side of your heart; your right lung has three lobes or sections and your left lung is smaller and has two lobes.

Lung cancer is a disease that attacks the lung tissue. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, you may have several questions about the disease, such as:

For most patients, minimally invasive thoracic procedures performed with the da Vinci Surgical System can offer numerous potential benefits over open-chest surgery, including:

• What type of lung cancer do I have?
• What is the stage of the cancer and has it spread?
• What are my treatment options?
• Are there any minimally invasive treatments for this type of cancer?
• What are the typical risks and side effects of the treatment?
• How long is recovery after surgery and what can I expect?

Hopefully, you will find many of the answers you are looking for in the information that follows, but your doctor can fully address all of your questions and concerns.

While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctors about da Vinci Surgery, are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. © 2010 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved.

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