Exactly how long minimally invasive surgery for nodules in the lungs takes depends on the nature of the nodule and the type of surgery. It can take as short as 1 to 2 hours or as long as 3 to 5 hours. Most lung nodule surgeries are performed thoracoscopically and need to be performed under general anesthesia. Lung nodule removal alone takes about 1~2 hours. However, if the lung nodule is removed, it needs to be sent for rapid pathologic examination. If the pathologic result is benign, the surgery is basically done. If the nature of the nodule is not good, that is, the problem of lung cancer, it is also necessary to continue to do the lobectomy or the total resection of one side of the lung. In this case, the operation time will be further extended, and it will take about 3~5 hours. To summarize, the length of lung nodule surgery is related to the nature of the nodule and the type of surgery, etc. It is recommended to consult with one’s treating doctor.