{"id":130,"date":"2023-04-07T09:52:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T13:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2025-09-19T00:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T04:18:21","slug":"surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Know About Surgery for Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Surgery is one of the most effective treatments for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>. Mesothelioma surgery allows doctors to remove tumors so the cancer can\u2019t grow and spread.<\/p>\n<p>In turn, mesothelioma patients often have improved life expectancies \u2014 sometimes <strong>living 15 years or more<\/strong> \u2014 depending on how their body responds to the surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Types of surgery for mesothelioma include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cytoreduction with HIPEC:<\/strong> Surgeon takes out tumors from the abdominal lining (peritoneum) and then applies a heated chemotherapy solution to the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP):<\/strong> Doctors remove cancer tumors, the lung nearest to the cancer, and the lining of the lungs (pleura).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D):<\/strong> The pleura and cancer tumors are taken out, but both lungs are left intact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palliative surgeries:<\/strong> Surgical procedures focus on relieving painful symptoms and improving quality of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Work with Mesothelioma Hope to find top doctors who can use surgery and other <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatments<\/a> to help you live longer. Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"recovery\">Extending Survival Rates With Surgery for Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Because mesothelioma surgeries can help patients live longer, they have a positive impact on the overall survival rates for this cancer. <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">Mesothelioma survival rates<\/a> are used to measure the percentage of patients still alive after a set period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of mesothelioma survival rates after surgery:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cytoreduction with HIPEC survival rate:<\/strong> Patients who underwent this treatment and then received follow-up chemotherapy had a 5-year survival rate of 80% in a 2022 <em>Journal of Clinical Haematology<\/em> study. This means 8 out of 10 patients were still alive 5 years later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EPP survival rate:<\/strong> Patients who received this surgery had a 5-year survival rate of 11%, according to a report published by <em>Oncology Letters<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>P\/D survival rate:<\/strong> The 5-year survival rate for a P\/D is 44%, as noted by the same <em>Oncology Letters<\/em> report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When looking at mesothelioma surgery survival rates, it\u2019s important to remember that they are only averages. 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mesothelioma surgery options and who may be a candidate. Call <a href='tel:+18666088933'>(866) 608-8933<\/a> to connect with Amy for personalized medical guidance. <a href=\"#\" data-collapsed=\"true\" title=\"Click to read Mesothelioma Surgeries transcript \" class=\"show-more\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Read Transcript of Mesothelioma Surgeries\">View Transcript.<\/a><\/p><p class=\"duration\">Duration: <strong>2 min 16 sec<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"video-transcript\"><p>What are the surgical treatment options for mesothelioma?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to talk to your surgeon and oncologist to see if you are a surgical candidate. Some folks that have extensive disease (cancer) are not a surgical candidate and they will start with other treatment modalities such as radiation and chemotherapy. With comorbidities such as diabetes, heart, and some lung conditions the surgeon may tell you you\u2019re not a surgical candidate. Sometimes the cell type of your disease and the staging also drives if you are a surgical candidate or not for surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the surgeries performed for mesothelioma are a decortication, which is where they remove the lining of the lung, sometimes called a pleurectomy. There is a more extensive surgery called a pneumonectomy. That is where they remove the whole lung. There are surgical interventions for the peritoneal mesothelioma. Sometimes they will go in and do a recession of the damaged or diseased part of the intestines. There is a procedure called a HIPEC procedure where they go into the abdomen and they flood the abdomen with what is called a chemo wash. It is a more direct line and source of chemotherapy than the intravenous route.<\/p>\n<p>Your surgeon will explain to you all the components of the surgery, pre-surgery, and post-surgery. They will tell you that you may have a chest tube. Many times, surgeries, decortications, things like that will cause the lung to collapse. That\u2019s very normal so they will tell you that you may have a chest tube in place to inflate or to keep that lung from collapsing. Post-surgery it\u2019s all about the healing phase. It\u2019s about pain control. It\u2019s about getting up and keeping your pneumonias down, getting up and being active. Post-surgery sometimes the patient is sent home with a catheter in their pleura called a pleura evac, pleura catheter where it continues to drain the fluid once the patient is at home. They will talk with them about good nutrition. 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Many times, surgeries, decortications, things like that will cause the lung to collapse. That\u2019s very normal so they will tell you that you may have a chest tube in place to inflate or to keep that lung from collapsing. Post-surgery it\u2019s all about the healing phase. It\u2019s about pain control. It\u2019s about getting up and keeping your pneumonias down, getting up and being active. Post-surgery sometimes the patient is sent home with a catheter in their pleura called a pleura evac, pleura catheter where it continues to drain the fluid once the patient is at home. They will talk with them about good nutrition. They will talk with them about keeping their immune system strong so the healing process proceeded like it should.&lt;\/p&gt; \",\"publisher\" : {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/#organization\"}}, {\"@type\": \"MediaObject\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mesothelioma-surgery-MH-img.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AnhSw9b-e-s\", \"uploadDate\": \"2021-04-26T00:00:00-04:00\", \"duration\": \"T02M16S\", \"startTime\": \"0:00\", \"endTime\": \"2:16\"}]}<\/script><\/div>\n<h2>Who Is Eligible for Mesothelioma Surgery?<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone with mesothelioma is a candidate for surgery. Doctors look at several factors to decide if surgery is a good option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These factors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<li>Cancer stage<\/li>\n<li>Overall health<\/li>\n<li>Personal treatment goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If surgery isn\u2019t the right choice, other treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help manage the cancer and extend survival.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if surgery could help you or a loved one by bringing our <strong>Free Doctor Questions Checklist<\/strong> to your next appointment.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px 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data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor packet\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Preparing for treatment<\/li>\n<li>Finding clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Getting a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Download\">Get Your Free Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"pleural\">Surgeries for Pleural Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors typically treat malignant\u00a0<a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a> (which forms in the lining of the lungs) using either an EPP or a P\/D.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about each of these mesothelioma surgeries below and how they may help you or a loved one with this cancer.<\/p>\n<h3>Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/h3>\n<p>With an\u00a0<a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">extrapleural pneumonectomy<\/a>, a surgeon removes the lung closest to the cancer, the pleura, and parts of the diaphragm and the heart lining.<\/p>\n<p>Pleural mesothelioma patients who received an EPP with <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/hithoc\/\">heated chemotherapy (HITHOC)<\/a> lived for <strong>38.1\u00a0months<\/strong> on average, according to a 2022 study published in <em>Translational Lung Cancer Research<\/em>. This is <strong>more than double <\/strong>the\u00a0average pleural mesothelioma life expectancy of 18 months.<\/p>\n<p>Patients must be in good overall health to receive an EPP since it\u2019s a major surgery and involves a lengthy recovery period.<\/p>\n<h3>Pleurectomy With Decortication (P\/D)<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">pleurectomy with decortication<\/a> is the other major pleural mesothelioma surgery option.<\/p>\n<p>With a P\/D, the surgeon removes the pleura and all cancer tumors they can see like in an EPP. However, doctors won\u2019t remove a lung, so patients have an easier recovery.<\/p>\n<p>A 2021 study published in the <em>Journal of Thoracic Disease<\/em> found that pleural mesothelioma patients who received a P\/D lived for <strong>34 months<\/strong> on average. This is<strong> 16 months longer<\/strong> than the average pleural mesothelioma life expectancy.<\/p>\n<p>Because it can help pleural mesothelioma patients live longer and is less invasive than an EPP, the P\/D is often the preferred <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma surgery<\/a>. However, each patient is different, and your doctor will determine the best choice between an EPP and P\/D.<\/p>\n<h3>Palliative Surgery for Pleural Mesothelioma<\/h3>\n<p>Palliative surgeries can help ease symptoms of pleural mesothelioma, most notably fluid buildup in the lungs <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/effusion\/\">(pleural effusion)<\/a>. Effusions cause chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about the types of palliative pleural mesothelioma surgeries below.<\/p>\n<h3>Pleurodesis<\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurodesis\/\">pleurodesis<\/a>, a small cut is made in the chest wall, and a chest tube is inserted to drain the effusion. Then, doctors insert talc or another substance so the two layers of the pleura stick together. This prevents fluid from building up again.<\/p>\n<h3>Thoracentesis<\/h3>\n<p>During a <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/thoracentesis\/\">thoracentesis<\/a>, a hollow needle is inserted into the chest to remove fluid. It\u2019s a less complex surgery than a pleurodesis and only takes 15 minutes, but fluid could build up again.<\/p>\n<h3>Catheter Placement<\/h3>\n<p>The PleurX\u2122 catheter system allows mesothelioma patients to manage fluid that keeps building up even after it\u2019s been drained. A thin, flexible tube is surgically placed in the pleural space during a minor surgical procedure that usually takes 45-90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Once the catheter is inserted, the patient can drain pleural effusions at home using a special bottle. 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Ripley<\/a><\/h3><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Leads Baylor Lung Institute&#8217;s Mesothelioma Treatment Center<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-Taylor-Ripley-MD-300x300-1.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Need help finding the right doctor?<\/strong> We can help you schedule appointments with mesothelioma surgeons and specialists close to where you live. Use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> today to get started.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"peritoneal\">Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Peritoneal mesothelioma surgery allows doctors to remove tumors from the lining of the abdomen. Aggressive <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a> surgeries can help patients <strong>live for many years<\/strong>, with some going on to become long-term survivors.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about peritoneal mesothelioma surgery options below.<\/p>\n<h3>Cytoreduction With HIPEC<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">Cytoreduction with HIPEC<\/a> is the most effective peritoneal mesothelioma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a two-part procedure that involves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Removing all cancer tumors from the abdominal cavity with cytoreductive surgery (also called debulking)<\/li>\n<li>Soaking the surgery site with HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) to kill any cancer cells left behind<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Peritoneal mesothelioma patients live for <strong>53 months (4.5 years)<\/strong> on average if they undergo this treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Omentectomy<\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma surgery<\/a> is often recommended if a patient\u2019s cancer has spread to the omentum, a layer of fatty tissue covering the abdominal organs like the stomach and\u00a0large intestine.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors remove the omentum during an omentectomy and can perform the procedure during a general cytoreduction.<\/p>\n<h3>Palliative Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors may use palliative surgeries to drain fluid buildup from the abdominal lining (ascites), helping to ease symptoms of this cancer. The most notable palliative surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma is called a paracentesis.<\/p>\n<h3>Paracentesis<\/h3>\n<p>During a <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/paracentesis\/\">paracentesis<\/a>, doctors insert a hollow needle into the abdomen to remove abdominal fluid.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors may repeat the procedure as needed to manage the patient\u2019s symptoms. 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a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Surgery for Other Mesothelioma Types<\/h2>\n<p>In very rare cases, mesothelioma tumors can develop in the heart lining (pericardial mesothelioma) or testicle lining (testicular mesothelioma).<\/p>\n<p>Different surgeries may be available to help patients with these uncommon cancers.<\/p>\n<h3>Pericardial Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>There are three main surgeries for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pericardial\/\">pericardial mesothelioma<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pericardiectomy:<\/strong> This surgery removes tumors and part or all of the pericardium (heart lining).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pericardiocentesis:<\/strong> With this palliative surgery, a surgeon uses a small catheter to drain fluid around the heart. This can ease symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tumor resection:<\/strong> Surgeons remove cancerous tumors without removing the pericardium.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Testicular Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>There are two surgeries used to treat <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/testicular\/\">testicular mesothelioma<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Inguinal orchiectomy:<\/strong> Surgeons remove one or both testicles and the spermatic cord (nerves that link the testicles to the abdomen). Most patients recover in 2-3 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lymphadenectomy:<\/strong> This procedure may be used to remove affected lymph nodes if the cancer has spread there. Recovery usually takes 3-6 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That said, testicular mesothelioma surgeries are rarely used to treat the cancer itself. They are usually only performed when a cancerous tumor is misdiagnosed as a hernia and doctors start to operate, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing for Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Patients can prepare for mesothelioma surgery by:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Undergoing a surgical evaluation:<\/strong> This exam helps ensure that a mesothelioma surgery is the best treatment and that a patient is healthy enough to undergo the surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Having tests run:<\/strong> Patients may need to undergo blood, heart, and lung tests as a precaution before getting surgery. These will evaluate how well the patient\u2019s major organs are functioning to make sure a surgical procedure won\u2019t cause complications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting imaging scans:<\/strong> Prior to surgery, patients may need to get <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/imaging-scans\/\">imaging tests<\/a> like positron emission tomography (PET) or computed tomography (CT) scans. These scans will help doctors see exactly where the cancer is so all tumors can be removed during surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Surgery Recovery<\/h2>\n<p>Recovering from a major mesothelioma surgery will take time.<\/p>\n<p>Patients must often stay in the hospital for up to 2 weeks after an EPP, P\/D, or cytoreduction with HIPEC. After discharge, patients will typically need to recover at home for several more weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Find out how long it takes to recover from each surgery below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap \">\n<table id=\"tablepress-71\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-71\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Surgery<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Recovery Time in Hospital<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Recovery Time at Home<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">EPP<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Up to 2 weeks<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6-8 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">P\/D<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Up to 2 weeks<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4-8 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Cytoreduction with HIPEC <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Up to 12 days<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8-12 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-71 from cache -->\n<p>During recovery from a mesothelioma surgery, patients may be hooked up to IVs while in the hospital and given pain medications.<\/p>\n<h2>Side Effects of Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Patients should also be aware of complications or side effects after surgery and report any problems to their doctor so they can be quickly addressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma surgery side effects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Blood clots<\/li>\n<li>Changes in heart rhythm<\/li>\n<li>Chest fluid buildup<\/li>\n<li>Damaged organs<\/li>\n<li>Infections<\/li>\n<li>Loss of lung function<\/li>\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Surgery Survivor Stories<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but the stories of survivors show that hope and healing are possible. These individuals faced their diagnoses with courage and underwent<strong> life-saving surgeries<\/strong> that gave them more time with their loved ones.<\/p>\n<h3>John&#8217;s Story<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-auto-width border-radius-6 wp-image-23408 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img.png\" alt=\"John Panza\" width=\"111\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img.png 111w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img-101x100.png 101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pleural mesothelioma survivor John Panza is still alive today \u2014 more than a decade after his diagnosis \u2014 thanks to surgery.<\/p>\n<p>John was diagnosed in 2012 at the age of 38. While he never worked directly with asbestos (the only known cause of mesothelioma), his father did during his time at a brake company. It\u2019s believed John was exposed secondhand and that this caused his cancer.<\/p>\n<p>After being diagnosed, John quickly underwent an EPP along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This combination of treatments sent John\u2019s cancer into <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/remission-recurrence\/\">remission<\/a> for several years.<\/p>\n<h3>Alexis&#8217;s Story<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-auto-width border-radius-6 alignright wp-image-21922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Alexis Kidd and Christian Kidd\" width=\"130\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-55x55.jpg 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-285x285.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd.jpg 776w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/>Alexis was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma following gallbladder surgery in 2007 when she was in her early 30s.<\/p>\n<p>But, thanks to cytoreduction with HIPEC, she is still living today, nearly 20 years after her diagnosis. Alexis credits the care and support she received from her medical team and husband for her survival.<\/p>\n<h3>Julie&#8217;s Story<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-auto-width border-radius-6 alignright wp-image-20096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image-150x150.png\" alt=\"Julie with her daughter and partner\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/>Julie Gundlach was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2006, and her health care team initially gave her only 6-12 months to live.<\/p>\n<p>After her diagnosis, she was worried that her daughter would grow up without a mother.<\/p>\n<p>Julie decided to fight the cancer, undergoing multiple cytoreductive surgeries with HIPEC. She survived and is now considered a long-term survivor \u2014 and recently got to send her daughter off to college.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"help\">See if You Qualify for Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, surgery may be a key part of your treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma surgery could <strong>potentially add years to your life<\/strong>, giving you more time to spend with your family and other loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope has on-staff nurses and Patient Advocates who can <strong>connect you with top doctors<\/strong> who can confirm if you\u2019re eligible for surgery and other life-extending treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match service<\/a> to connect with our team and start the road to healing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.disclaimer-shortcode{font-size:14px;margin:30px 0}.disclaimer-shortcode>strong{display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.disclaimer-shortcode p{font-style:italic}<\/style><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong> <p>Mesothelioma Hope has no affiliation with and is not endorsed or sponsored by any of the doctors listed above. The contact information above is listed for informational purposes only. You have the right to contact these mesothelioma specialists directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Surgery for Mesothelioma FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How successful is surgery for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Surgery for mesothelioma can help patients live longer and feel better.<\/p>\n<p>Procedures like extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) or pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D) for pleural mesothelioma and cytoreduction with HIPEC for peritoneal mesothelioma have helped many patients survive several years after being diagnosed.<\/p>\n<p>Patients who are diagnosed early usually have better outcomes with mesothelioma surgery because their cancer hasn&#8217;t spread and is easier to remove.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How long does mesothelioma surgery take?<\/h3><div><p>It depends on the type of surgery you receive. Minor mesothelioma surgeries like a thoracentesis take only 30 minutes, while major ones such as cytoreduction with HIPEC can last up to 12 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor can provide a specific time frame for how long a mesothelioma surgery will take.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the surgery for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>There are three main types of mesothelioma surgeries:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D):<\/strong> Treats pleural mesothelioma by taking out the lung lining and tumors but sparing the lungs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP):<\/strong> Treats pleural mesothelioma by removing the lung, lung lining, and cancer tumors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cytoreduction with HIPEC:<\/strong> Treats peritoneal mesothelioma by extracting cancer tumors from the abdomen and then bathing it in a heated <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">chemotherapy <\/a>solution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are also minor procedures designed to relieve pain and other cancer symptoms, which are known as palliative surgeries.<\/p>\n<p>Your eligibility for mesothelioma surgeries depends on factors like your overall health, cancer stage, and cell type.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you remove a lung with mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> it&#8217;s possible to remove a cancerous lung with mesothelioma through EPP surgery.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma surgeon can determine if removing a lung (or using another lung-sparing surgery) is best for your case.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact our Patient Advocates<\/a> to get help finding doctors near you who perform mesothelioma surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the recovery from mesothelioma surgery?<\/h3><div><p>The recovery from mesothelioma surgery can vary depending on factors such as the type of surgery performed, the extent of the cancer, and the patient&#8217;s overall health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s a general overview of what to expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Hospital stay:<\/strong> Patients will typically spend time in the hospital under close medical supervision. The length of the hospital stay can vary but is often several days to a week or more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical recovery:<\/strong> Depending on the type of mesothelioma surgery performed, patients may experience limitations in mobility and physical activity during the initial recovery period. Physical therapy may be recommended to help regain strength and range of motion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitoring for complications:<\/strong> Patients will be closely monitored for any signs of complications such as infection, bleeding, or respiratory issues. Follow-up appointments with the surgical team will be scheduled to assess progress and address any concerns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gradual return to normal activities:<\/strong> As recovery progresses, patients can gradually resume their normal activities and daily routines. 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Minor mesothelioma surgeries like a thoracentesis take only 30 minutes, while major ones such as cytoreduction with HIPEC can last up to 12 hours.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Your doctor can provide a specific time frame for how long a mesothelioma surgery will take.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the surgery for mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;There are three main types of mesothelioma surgeries:&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ol&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D):&lt;\/strong&gt; Treats pleural mesothelioma by taking out the lung lining and tumors but sparing the lungs&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP):&lt;\/strong&gt; Treats pleural mesothelioma by removing the lung, lung lining, and cancer tumors&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cytoreduction with HIPEC:&lt;\/strong&gt; Treats peritoneal mesothelioma by extracting cancer tumors from the abdomen and then bathing it in a heated chemotherapy solution&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ol&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;There are also minor procedures designed to relieve pain and other cancer symptoms, which are known as palliative surgeries.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Your eligibility for mesothelioma surgeries depends on factors like your overall health, cancer stage, and cell type.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Can you remove a lung with mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes,&lt;\/strong&gt; it&amp;#8217;s possible to remove a cancerous lung with mesothelioma through EPP surgery.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;A mesothelioma surgeon can determine if removing a lung (or using another lung-sparing surgery) is best for your case.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Contact our Patient Advocates to get help finding doctors near you who perform mesothelioma surgery.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the recovery from mesothelioma surgery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The recovery from mesothelioma surgery can vary depending on factors such as the type of surgery performed, the extent of the cancer, and the patient&amp;#8217;s overall health.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here&amp;#8217;s a general overview of what to expect:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ol&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hospital stay:&lt;\/strong&gt; Patients will typically spend time in the hospital under close medical supervision. The length of the hospital stay can vary but is often several days to a week or more.&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Physical recovery:&lt;\/strong&gt; Depending on the type of mesothelioma surgery performed, patients may experience limitations in mobility and physical activity during the initial recovery period. Physical therapy may be recommended to help regain strength and range of motion.&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monitoring for complications:&lt;\/strong&gt; Patients will be closely monitored for any signs of complications such as infection, bleeding, or respiratory issues. Follow-up appointments with the surgical team will be scheduled to assess progress and address any concerns.&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gradual return to normal activities:&lt;\/strong&gt; As recovery progresses, patients can gradually resume their normal activities and daily routines. The timeline for this varies by patient and can take anywhere from days to several weeks.&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Long-term follow-up: Patients will continue to have regular check-ups and imaging scans to make sure any potential issues are discovered as soon as possible.&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ol&gt;\n\"}}]}<\/script><style type=\"text\/css\">.faq-wrap{background:#E4F4F6;padding:20px 15px;margin:40px -15px}.faq-wrap:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq{background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 20px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);margin:15px 0 0 0}.faq-wrap .faq:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap .faq .faq-heading{color:#100134;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:15px}.faq-wrap .faq p{margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.5}.faq-wrap .faq p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more{color:#248AFF;display:block;padding-right:17px;text-align:right;position:relative;line-height:1}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited{color:#248AFF}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited:hover,.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:hover{color:#34d}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:after{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e905\";position:absolute;right:0;top:3px}h2.faq-wrap-heading{margin-bottom:25px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.faq-wrap{padding:25px 15px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.faq-wrap{border-radius:10px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding:25px}.faq-wrap .faq{padding:25px}.faq-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Know About Surgery for Mesothelioma Surgery is one of the most effective treatments for mesothelioma. 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