Chest and Lung Surgery

Chest and lung surgery encompasses a range of procedures aimed at diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the chest cavity, including the lungs, esophagus, and other structures. This field addresses both benign and malignant diseases through various surgical techniques, tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

Common procedures in chest and lung surgery include:

Lobectomy: Removal of a lobe of the lung, often performed to treat lung cancer or severe lung infections.

Pneumonectomy: Removal of an entire lung, typically used for advanced lung cancer or other severe lung diseases.

 

Segmentectomy: Removal of a segment of the lung, usually done for early-stage lung cancer or localized infections.

 

Thoracotomy: An open surgical procedure to access the chest cavity for treatment of conditions such as tumors, infections, or trauma.

 

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS): A minimally invasive technique using small incisions and a camera to perform procedures within the chest cavity, including biopsy, resection, or drainage of fluid.