THORACIC / LUNG SURGERY

  • Thoracic and lung surgery at Apex Heart Hospital is a critical specialty service dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs, chest wall, mediastinum, esophagus, and pleura.
  • Backed by a team of expert surgeons, advanced medical technology, and a multidisciplinary treatment model, the hospital provides safe, effective, and patient-centric care for a wide spectrum of thoracic conditions.

Surgical Management of Lung Cancer

Apex Heart Hospital specializes in the surgical treatment of early-stage and locally advanced lung cancers, offering procedures such as:

  • Lobectomy – removal of a lobe of the lung
  • Pneumonectomy – removal of an entire lung
  • Segmentectomy and Wedge Resection – removal of smaller lung sections

Minimally invasive techniques like Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) are frequently employed, resulting in:

  • Smaller incisions
  • Reduced postoperative pain
  • Faster recovery
  • Shorter hospital stays

Treatment of Benign Lung Conditions

Beyond cancer, the hospital also treats a variety of non-cancerous lung conditions, including:

  • Pulmonary nodules
  • Chronic lung infections
  • Emphysema
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Lung abscesses

For spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung), surgical options like pleurodesis and bullectomy help prevent recurrence and restore lung function.

Complex Mediastinal and Esophageal Surgeries

Apex’s thoracic surgeons are proficient in addressing diseases of the mediastinum and esophagus, including:

  • Mediastinal tumor removal
  • Thymectomy – often performed for myasthenia gravis
  • Lymph node and cyst surgeries
  • Esophageal surgeries for cancer, hiatal hernias, and motility disorders (e.g., achalasia)
  • These surgeries are performed in close coordination with gastroenterologists and oncologists for comprehensive care.

Advanced Preoperative Planning and Imaging

Each surgery at Apex is preceded by detailed diagnostic evaluations, including:

  • High-resolution CT scans
  • PET scans for cancer staging
  • Bronchoscopy for airway visualization
  • This ensures precise surgical planning and optimized outcomes, especially for patients with coexisting lung or heart conditions.