Thoracic Surgical Procedures

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgical Procedures

· Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS): This is minimally invasive for the diagnosis and treatment of lung or pleural diseases.

· Thoracotomy: These procedures are done for various cancers and tumors of the lung

1. Lobectomy

2. Pneumonectomy

· Mediastinotomy & Mediastinoscopy: These are limited procedures for the diagnosis and staging of various lung diseases and cancer.

1. SubXyhoid Pericardial Window *

2. Transthoracic Pericardial Window *

*Both of these procedures are performed for the diagnosis and treatment of pericardial effusions which is fluid around the heart

· Bronchoscopy: This is done for the diagnosis of lung disease and the treatment of lung infections.

1. Pacemaker Insertions and Pacemaker Generator Replacements: Pacemakers are inserted for various heart disorders and arrythmias or irregular heart beats.

2. Tracheostomy: This is performed for chronic respiratory failure when the patient will require a long term assisted ventilation.