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Can vats procedure be done to remove a half inch nodule in right lung?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Depends where it is : Depending on the nodules relation to the pulmonary arteries/heart/aorta, i'd say yes. Your surgeon will discuss this with you; if you have doubts you should get a second opinion.

Answered 12/13/2012

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Potentially: Depending on location, quite possibly. Vats and robotic techniques can be used for numerous thoracic surgical procedures.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Potentially: Depends on the anatomic position. If not involving the airway or "wind pipe" then can be removed by either a wedge, segmentectomy or lobectomy, if indicated, via vats.

Answered 3/17/2013

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