Thoracic Surgery
The organs in your chest are among the most important in your body. Diseases affecting these organs can impact your ability to breathe, oxygenate blood, swallow and more. That’s why early detection and effective treatment are so essential.
When you work with the thoracic surgeons at Bronson, you’ll enjoy the benefit of experts who have specialized training and can provide thoughtful care specific to your condition and needs. Whether a minimally invasive or complex surgery is required, you’ll have access to an entire care team dedicated to helping you receive the best treatment and efficient recovery.
Treatment for Your Lung Condition
We treat a wide range of conditions that you may be suffering from. Commonly treated conditions include:
- Thoracic oncology
- Lung cancer
- Cancer that has spread to the lung
- Mediastinal masses: Masses in the chest (i.e., thymoma, cyst, lymphoma, teratoma, seminomatous/non-seminomatous cancer)
- Benign thoracic disease
- Spontaneous pneumothorax: Injury to lung tissue resulting in a collapsed lung
- Pleural effusion: Fluid collections in the chest due to lung infection, heart failure or kidney failure
- Rib fractures
- Sternal fractures
- Sternoclavicular joint infection: Infection in the joint between your rib and breast bone
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Lung hernia
If you need care for a condition not listed here, consult with one of our heart and vascular providers.
Comprehensive Thoracic Care
- Thoracic surgery – Minimally invasive or robotic surgery
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS): Minimally invasive surgery with a small incision and a camera
- Thoracotomy: Standard incision in the chest
- Thoracic oncology surgery – Surgery performed to remove cancerous cells from the lungs or other organs in the chest
Collaborative Team Approach
Our thoracic care team partners closely with other specialists to deliver comprehensive care across the full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions. We develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
