Thoracic Surgery Tests and Procedures
Our thoracic surgery team provides comprehensive care to patients with
disorders of the chest. We treat patient with diseases of the lung, esophagus,
trachea, pleura (lining of the chest), and mediastinum (middle section
of the chest). Working with a multidisciplinary team of medical and radiation
oncologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, dedicated thoracic nurse
practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, and care
coordinators, we strive to provide compassionate high quality coordinated
care for our patients.
Our surgeons are skilled with minimally invasive surgical techniques. The majority of patients have video-assisted thoracoscopic, laparoscopic, or robotic surgeries. By using small incisions, our surgeons minimize blood loss and reduce postoperative pain leading to shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery to daily activities.
- Airway reconstruction
- Chest tube placement
- Chest wall resection and reconstruction
- Decortication
- Esophagectomy
- Heller myotomy
- Hiatal hernia surgery via Nissen fundoplication
- Lung resection
- Lung transplantation
- Nuss procedure
- Pericardial Window
- Sympathectomy
- Thoracic outlet decompression
- Thymectomy
- Tracheal resection