Pleurectomy

Creator: Dr. A.J. Felix Allen
Keywords: Pleurectomy, Pleurectomy faq, frequently asked questions for Pleurectomy

Written by Dr. A.J. Felix Allen, Medical Doctor (MD), Master of Public Health (MPH)

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Nov 21, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor performs Pleurectomy?

A cardiothoracic surgeon usually performs pleurectomy.

2. What is the success rate for pleurectomy?

Almost 85% of the patients feel relieved or have reduced symptoms.

3. Which individuals are at a higher risk to undergo pleurectomy?

Individuals who smoke, and those with malignant pleural mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos are more likely to undergo pleurectomy. Men are at a higher risk to undergo pleurectomy than women.

4. What are the side effects of Pleurectomy?

Constipation, Nausea and vomitting, and excess sedation may suppress breathing

5. Will pleurectomy or pleurectomy/decortication offer a permanent solution for pleural mesothelioma?

Pleurectomy does not provide a permanent cure. Anyhow, it increases the life expectancy of a person from 6 to 18 months depending on the individual's age and health condition.

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