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Definition

A lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of
the lobes of the lungs. The lungs have

sections called lobes. The right lung has 3

lobes. The left lung has 2 lobes. A lobectomy
may be done when a problem is found in just

part of a lung. The affected lobe is removed,

and the remaining healthy lung tissue can

work as normal.

A lobectomy is most often done during a
surgery called a thoracotomy. During this

type of surgery, the chest is opened.