👉 Pneumectomies are surgical procedures that involve removing a portion of the lungs from the chest cavity. These procedures are typically performed to treat conditions such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and certain types of pneumonia. Pneumectomies can be done through small incisions in the skin or through a more invasive procedure called "incisional pneumothorax." The goal of these procedures is to relieve symptoms caused by blockages in the air