Cardiothoracic Surgery - Related Treatments and Services

Cardiothoracic surgeons surgically treat conditions of the heart, lungs and chest.

They perform treatments such as:

Heart and vascular

Lungs, chest and oesophagus

  • Lung cancer surgery (e.g. VATS lobectomy)
  • Lung volume surgery for emphysema
  • Oesophagectomy for esophageal cancer
  • Pleurodesis for fluid or air in the chest cavity
  • Sympathectomy for sweaty palms or armpits
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
  • Wedge resection
  • Decortication of empyema
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