Pneumonectomy

This is a surgical procedure to remove an entire lung. Removal of one lobe of the lung is known as a lobectomy and a segmental resection of excision of one or more segments of a lobe. Surgery is performed for a number of conditions including bronchiectasis, lung abscess, pulmonary tubercolosis, severe COPD, tumours and trauma.

What information should my client provide?

Your customer should complete General medical disclosure fast-track questionnaire 

Likely acceptance terms

Life, Specified Illness Cover and Income Protection

Terms range for +50% upwards depending on years since surgery. An additional rating may apply depending on the underlying cause.

For Accident Cash and Hospital Cash - terms will depend on the underlying cause.