Extrapleural pneumonectomy | En bloc resection of the parietal and visceral pleura with the ipsilateral lung, +/− pericardium and diaphragm |
Extended pleurectomy decortication | Parietal and visceral pleurectomy to remove all gross tumour with resection of the diaphragm and/or pericardium |
Pleurectomy decortication | Parietal and visceral pleurectomy to remove all gross tumour without diaphragm or pericardial resection |
Partial pleurectomy | Partial removal of parietal and/or visceral pleura for diagnostic or palliative purposes, but leaving gross tumour behind |