Center for Lung, Esophageal and Thoracic Disorders
Sometimes called chest surgery, these procedures are performed by physicians
called thoracic surgeons. These surgeons operate on the chest organs such
as the lungs and esophagus. Most of these procedures are taken with a
minimally invasive and/or robotic approach to reduce the risk of excess
bleeding, scarring, discomfort, and to reduce the length of the patient’s
hospital stay so they can heal more quickly in the comfort of home.
What Is Thoracic Surgery?
Thoracic surgery may be necessary to diagnose or repair conditions affecting
the lungs, including cancer, trauma, or pulmonary disease. At the Excela Health
Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute, our thoracic surgeons are skilled in all aspects of thoracic surgery,
using minimally invasive techniques when possible. These complex operations
are performed utilizing sophisticated computer-assisted technology.
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