What is Thoracic Surgery?

Thoracic surgery is surgery of the chest and it’s related organs. This includes the trachea (windpipe), breastbone, ribs, lungs, esophagus and diaphgram. It also includes the digestive system as it relates to the chest, such as the neck, diaphgramatic hiatus and stomach.

Commonly treated diseases include:

Achalasia
Diverticulum of the neck (Zenker’s)
Esophageal cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
Hiatus Hernia
Hyperhidrosis
Lung cancer
Lung Nodule
Other mediastinal disease
Pectus Excavatum
Spontaenous pneumothorax
Stomach cancer

Our group of royal-college certified thoracic surgeons will be able to provide expert advice, recommend investigations and provide exemplary treatment for your thoracic illness.