Thoracic Surgery

The Department of Thoracic Surgery at Sri Ganga Emergency and Multispeciality Hospital specializes in surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (chest), excluding the heart. With a focus on comprehensive patient care, the department leverages state-of-the-art technology and surgical techniques to treat a wide range of thoracic conditions. The surgical team comprises highly trained and experienced thoracic surgeons, supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.

Lung Cancer Surgery: The department excels in the surgical management of lung cancer, employing techniques such as lobectomy, segmentectomy, and pneumonectomy to remove cancerous lung tissue and tumors. Surgeons utilize both open and minimally invasive approaches, including video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery, to enhance recovery and reduce complications.

Treatment of Benign Lung Diseases: Surgical interventions for benign lung conditions such as lung cysts, bullae, or infections are also a key focus. This includes procedures to address severe emphysema, including lung volume reduction surgery.

Esophageal Surgery: Surgeons perform procedures to treat esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other esophageal disorders. Techniques range from esophagectomy to repair of hiatal hernias and surgical treatment of achalasia.

Mediastinal Surgery: The department handles a variety of conditions affecting the mediastinum, the area between the lungs that houses organs and tissues like the esophagus, trachea, and thymus. Common surgeries include thymectomy for myasthenia gravis or thymoma, and procedures to remove cysts or tumors.

Pleural Diseases: Treatment of diseases affecting the pleura, such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and mesothelioma, is an area of expertise. Techniques include thoracentesis, pleurodesis, or decortication to relieve symptoms and improve lung function.

Chest Wall Reconstruction: Surgery to repair or reconstruct the chest wall due to deformities (like pectus excavatum), injuries, or after tumor resections. These procedures help restore function and appearance of the chest wall.

Common Surgeries in Thoracic Surgery

VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery): This is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses a small video camera (thoracoscope) and instruments inserted through small incisions. It is commonly used for diagnosing and treating lung and pleural diseases.

Lobectomy: The surgical removal of a lobe of the lung, typically performed for lung cancer. This can be done using traditional open surgery, VATS, or robotic techniques.

Esophagectomy: Removal of part or all of the esophagus, usually due to cancer. This surgery may involve reconstruction using part of the stomach or colon to maintain the continuity of the gastrointestinal tract.

Pneumonectomy: A more extensive procedure involving the removal of an entire lung, typically in severe cases of lung disease or extensive cancer.

Thymectomy: Removal of the thymus gland, often used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis or thymus tumors.

Decortication: Surgical removal of the fibrous layer overlying the lungs, chest wall, and diaphragm to improve lung expansion in patients with inflammatory diseases of the pleura.