Thoracic Surgery

            Several of our surgeons have broad experience in the area of thoracic surgery.  They have expertise in the treatment of disorders of the lung, the pleura (the lining of the lung), and the chest wall using both open and thoracoscopic (minimally invasive) procedures.  Using VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) our surgeons can accurately diagnose and remove lung masses or cancers using three to four very small (about 1 inch) incisions in the chest wall.  The same technique can be used to address problems of the pleura or lung lining.  VATS is a minimally invasive technique that allows for decreased postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and a more rapid recovery than traditional open techniques.

              Our surgeons also perform mediastinoscopy, which is a specialized video technique to help diagnose the extent and spread of lung cancer.  In addition to the above, many of our physicians are skilled in performing pacemaker procedures.

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