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The surgeons at Twin Cities Heart and Lung believe in patient education. We've designed our site to help you learn about procedures so you can understand them and proceed with your treatment with the knowledge to put your fears to rest.
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Before and After Lung Surgery

At Twin Cities Heart and Lung, with lung as with heart and vascular procedures, we want you to be as comfortable and knowledgeable as possible with any treatment you'll be undergoing. We encourage you to read the information here regarding typical before-and-after events of various lung surgery procedures, whether for emphysema, lung cancer, or a lung transplant, so that you will know what to expect. If you would like to learn more, or have questions about a specific medication or other detail that is not addressed on our web site, please give us a call and we'll be happy to discuss things with you.

Click on the links below to read about pre-operative and post-operative instructions for each procedure:
Before and After Procedures to Treat Lung Cancer
Before and After a Lung Transplant
Before and After Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
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