Thoracoscopic surgery is usually the surgical option for ground glass nodules in the lungs. This type of surgery is less invasive, with fewer complications and shorter postoperative recovery time.
The timing of surgery for ground glass nodules is mentioned to be resected before infiltration, which can maximize the preservation of healthy lung tissue and can effectively avoid the deep development of infiltration. According to the nodule site first do localization examination to determine the exact location. According to the requirements of the position, the anesthesiologist injected drugs, anesthesia monitoring effect is normal, then start to do positioning resection. Thoracoscopic surgery is minimally invasive, usually the opening is in the axilla, there are single or double holes. After successful excision of the lesion, local irrigation, placement of drains, and suturing are done to end the surgery.
Localized attention to wound care after lung ground glass nodule surgery, regular cleaning and disinfection of the wound with iodophor to reduce the possibility of infection. Reduce the amount of activity after surgery to avoid cracking at the wound. Avoid spicy, stimulating, cold and hard foods in your diet, and eat more light, easy to digest and nutritious substances.