You should be able to:

  • Describe the indications for lung resection surgery
  • Understand the forms of lung resection surgery and surgical approaches to achieve these
  • Explain the recommended techniques for assessing patient suitability for lung resection surgery
  • Describe the postoperative management of patients with lung resection surgery including analgesia, fluid management and physiotherapy
  • Outline the complications of lung resection surgery and their management