Thoracic oncology

It constitutes the most advanced lung surgery, including lobectomy and pneumonectomy, in thoracic oncology. Lobectomy is an excision of an isolated lobe of a lung. Pneumonectomy is the removal of the complete lung. Both the treatments can be performed via minimally invasive approaches like thoracoscopy or robot assisted. These surgeries are integral parts of multimodal treatment plans for lung cancer.

Esophagectomy means removal of a part or all of the esophagus and reconstructing the organ by incorporating parts of the stomach or intestine forms part of the intervention. This eliminates the cancerous tissue to improve survival possibilities and the quality of life. Conducted with precision, it is still a core part in the holistic management of esophageal cancer.

Thymectomy is among the most important thoracic oncology surgeries that have specifically been aimed at removing the thymus gland. It is primarily conducted in patients suffering from thymomas and other thymic tumors and a few autoimmune diseases like myasthenia gravis. This surgery aims at the removal of the affected gland to entirely get rid of malignancies and promote general health conditions.

Resection of a mediastinal mass is a critical surgical procedure in thoracic oncology, aimed at removing tumors located in the mediastinum—the central compartment of the chest. This surgery is essential for treating benign or malignant growths, preventing complications, and ensuring an accurate diagnosis. Performed with precision, the procedure helps improve patient outcomes and forms an integral part of comprehensive thoracic cancer care.