Thoracic surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the chest area. It involves the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical interventions of diseases related to the chest wall, lungs, thoracic cavity, and mediastinum (the middle part of the chest cavity).
Thoracic surgery encompasses various topics, including:
Lung Surgery: Surgical treatment of lung diseases such as lung cancer, pneumonia, pneumothorax (accumulation of air in the lung), and lung infections.
Chest Wall Surgery: Surgical correction of deformities of the costal cartilages (e.g., pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum), rib fractures, or chest wall tumors.
Mediastinal Surgery: Removal of tumors or treatment of other abnormalities in the mediastinum, which is the middle part of the chest cavity.
Thoracic Organ Transplantation: Performing organ transplant surgeries, such as lung, heart, or heart-lung transplantation.
Thoracic surgery can be performed using open surgery or minimally invasive techniques. Open surgery requires a large incision to provide access for the surgical intervention, while minimally invasive techniques utilize smaller incisions or endoscopic methods to perform the surgeries.
Thoracic surgeons often collaborate with other specialties. For example, they work together with oncologists (cancer specialists) or cardiologists (heart disease specialists) to adopt a multidisciplinary approach.
Like any surgical intervention, thoracic surgery carries risks that can vary for each patient. Therefore, it is important to consult with a thoracic surgeon to evaluate your condition and learn about the appropriate treatment options.”
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