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What is the recovery period of a right lung lobe resection due to emphysema?
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Recovery: The recovery time depends on the technical difficulty of the surgery, any complications, and your personal reserve and rate of healing. Your doctor will able to provide more specific information.
Answered 7/11/2018
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