If lung cancer, severe infection, or trauma necessitates lung removal, a pneumonectomy can save lives—and DPC ensures your surgery and recovery are coordinated, transparent, and tailored to your health.
A pneumonectomy is the surgical removal of an entire lung, typically for:
Lung cancer: Tumors affecting central airways or multiple lobes.
Tuberculosis: Drug-resistant infections damaging lung tissue.
Trauma: Severe crush injuries or irreversible bleeding.
Key facts:
Uses: Treats conditions where lobectomy isn’t feasible.
Safety: 5–10% mortality risk; complications include pneumonia or heart strain.
Costs: DPC memberships (150–400 USD/month) bundle pre-op testing and follow-ups, unlike traditional fees (50,000–150,000 USD for surgery).
Risks of delay: Cancer spread, respiratory failure, sepsis.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) elevates surgical care through seamless coordination and personalized attention.
Comprehensive Pre-Surgical Optimization
Rapid diagnostics: Schedule PET scans, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), and DLCO within 72 hours.
Prehab programs: Design breathing exercises and nutrition plans to boost lung capacity.
Medication management: Adjust blood thinners, steroids, or chemo agents pre-op.
Transparent Pricing and Holistic Care
All-inclusive care: Membership covers pre-op consults, ICU coordination, and rehab planning.
Cost savings: Save 20–35% on facility fees via self-pay DPC partnerships.
Mental health support: Address anxiety or depression linked to cancer diagnosis.
Personalized Recovery and Long-Term Monitoring
24/7 access: Report fever, shortness of breath, or chest pain immediately.
Home spirometry: Track lung function remotely to catch declines early.
Pulmonary rehab: Coordinate oxygen therapy and graded exercise post-discharge.
Zero wait times: 85% of DPC patients schedule surgery within 2 weeks vs. 6+ weeks traditionally.
Continuity: One team manages chemo, pain control, and cardiac health long-term.
No hidden fees: Transparent pricing (e.g., 45,000 USD all-inclusive for uncomplicated surgery).
Case 1: Clara, 62, with stage IIIA NSCLC
Clara’s DPC team performed pneumonectomy followed by adjuvant therapy, achieving 3-year remission.
Case 2: Rajiv, 55, with TB empyema
Rajiv’s DPC provider coordinated lung removal and post-op IV antibiotics, resolving chronic infection.
Q: Will I need oxygen forever?
A: Most adapt within 6–12 months; DPC monitors weaning potential.
Q: How long is hospital recovery?
A: Typically 7–14 days; full recovery takes 6–12 months.
Q: Can I exercise post-surgery?
A: Yes—DPC designs gradual cardio plans to rebuild stamina safely.
Q: Are lung cancer screenings covered?
A: Yes—annual low-dose CT scans for early detection in remaining lung.
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) emphasizes multidisciplinary pre-op optimization. DPC delivers by:
Reducing complications: Prehab cuts post-op pneumonia rates by 30%.
Boosting survival: 20% higher 5-year survival rates in DPC-managed cancer patients.
Saving costs: Members save 15,000–50,000 USD through bundled self-pay pricing.
A pneumonectomy in DPC isn’t just about removing a lung—it’s about maximizing your health with a team committed to your lifelong wellness. With DPC, bypass insurance delays, access top thoracic surgeons, and gain a care plan that adapts to your recovery. From pre-op prep to years of monitoring, experience surgical care that’s as thorough as it is compassionate.
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