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Lung cancer surgery is an important procedure, but it doesn’t always mean removing the entire lung. In many cases, only a portion of the lung is removed, depending on the cancer's stage and location.

In this video, Dr. Karthikeyan B, Consultant, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, explains when lung removal is necessary, the types of surgeries available, and how doctors determine the best approach for each patient.



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00:00Manakam, I'm Dr. Karthik Ayan, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Kaveri Hospital, Radial Road.
00:10Lung cancer is one of the most commonest cancers worldwide. Lung cancer is any type of cancer that
00:15happens in the lung. Most common cause of lung cancer through the world is smoking. But smokers
00:20matuna lung cancer varuman sorna illa. There are other reasons such as passive smoking, genetic
00:25factors plays a role or exposure to certain chemicals either in the house or in their
00:29workplace. And even pollution can all cause lung cancer.
00:32Rumbu common lung cancer are a lot of symptoms. Chest pain, breathing difficulty, unexplained
00:38weight loss. Please do not ignore. Lung cancer is treatable when diagnosed early. CTVS surgeon
00:46comes in when the lung cancer is picked up early. What we do is we remove the affected lung
00:51condition, making sure you have low normal lung tissues and the cancer cells. So, if you
00:58ask whether lung cancer is a one-man show, no. It is a team effort where we involve the
01:02pulmonologist and oncologist to get the best outcome for the patient. Lung cancer is completely
01:07curable when picked up early. So, if you have any of those symptoms, please do not ignore.
01:12Right diagnosis, right timing and right surgery can save lives.
01:22Ya'll see.
01:22What is the number of symptoms that have been released?
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