This section aims to indicate the number of surgical procedures related to lung cancer.
The lungs are two organs located in the chest and responsible for respiration, that is, for supplying oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide from the blood.
The main risk factor is smoking, including secondhand smoke, which significantly increases the likelihood of contracting the disease. Family history and previous radiation therapy can also increase the likelihood of developing the tumor.
Surgical treatment for this tumor may involve partial or total removal of an entire lung. The procedure may be preceded or followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
It is important to know that there are indicators, developed by the National Outcomes Program (PNE) , developed by AGENAS on behalf of the Ministry of Health, these provide information on the number of surgeries and their outcomes.
A specific indicator has been developed for lung cancer, based on the number of surgeries performed. The greater the number of surgeries performed by a healthcare facility, the greater the experience of its staff.
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