Thoracic Surgery
At Northwest Thoracic Surgery, we focus on diseases of the lungs, esophagus, diaphragm, pleura, airways, chest cavity and wall, and other structures and tissues that form and support this area of the body.
Our services include:
- Cancer surgery.
- Lung surgery, including lung volume reduction; (LVRS) for emphysema; and bleb resection.
- Esophageal surgery, including – but not limited to – hiatal and diaphragmatic hernia repair; diverticulum excision; fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and Heller myotomy for achalasia.
- Airway surgery, including bronchoscopy and biopsy; endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy; and extensive tracheal procedures.
- Pleura surgery for the thin layer of tissue covering the lungs and lining the inside wall of the chest cavity.
- Mediastinum surgery for problems involving the area between the lungs, which contains all the main tissues and organs of the chest.
- Chest wall surgery reconstruction and stabilization surgery for rib fractures.
- Pericardium surgery; pericardiocentesis and pericardial effusion procedures.
We will work closely with you to help you make the right surgical decisions based on your individual needs and other health issues. Whatever your goal, we can help you throughout your diagnosis, surgery, recovery and follow-up process.