What's the difference between bullectomy and lobectomy?

The human body has five lobes, which are divided into: the left lung has upper and lower lobes; The right lung has three lobes: the upper lobe, the middle lobe and the lower lobe. Generally speaking, bullectomy removes local lung tissue as much as possible, that is, part of a lobe of the lung. Lobectomy is the removal of the whole lung.

Actually, it's the same. General bullous surgery can also be said to be lobectomy, with different classification. Pulmonary bullae is an inflammation. Patients without other lung diseases can recover the compressed lung tissue, increase the breathing area and improve the symptoms of dyspnea such as chest tightness and shortness of breath. During the operation, healthy lung tissue should be preserved as much as possible, and only lung bullae should be removed and sutured or partial wedge resection of lung tissue should be done to avoid unnecessary loss of lung function. If the area is large, lobectomy can be performed, but it is rare.