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.
