Comparison of Progel Sealant to Standard of Care (SOC) for Patients Undergoing Decortication

After pleurectomy decortication, Progel® sealant added to the surface of the lung prior to closure of the chest.

After pleurectomy decortication, talcum powder added to the surface of the lung prior to closure of the chest.

Participants complete pain scale 3 times each day while in the hospital. Pain is rated on a pain scale of 0 - 10.