How long it takes to recover from lung nodule surgery depends on the patient’s surgical procedure, physical fitness, and the presence of underlying disease, and cannot be generalized. Pulmonary nodules are small focal, round-like, imaging shadows that show increased density and can be solitary or multiple, without pulmonary atelectasis, hilar enlargement, or pleural effusion. If the possibility of malignant lung nodules is considered to be greater, surgical treatment is required. Minimally invasive surgery is currently the main treatment of choice, with small surgical incisions, short operating times and short anesthesia. This type of surgery usually results in gradual wound recovery in about 1 week, with complete healing usually occurring in about 2 weeks. If the patient has an underlying disease, such as diabetes, the healing time may be extended accordingly. In addition, patients are advised to get out of bed early and be more active after surgery. They can perform acts such as blowing up balloons to promote lung reopening and discharge of secretions, and pay attention to a high-protein diet to promote wound healing.