Our human body consists of many vital organs such as lungs, heart but if the problem occurs in any of these organs then we need to undergo some treatments and surgeries and thoracic surgery is one such treatment of lung cancer where the surgery is performed on the area of the body containing the lungs, heart etc. But this surgery is only recommended by the doctor when medications or other treatments don’t tend to show recovery on patients and it is usually associated with treating lung cancer.
Thoracoscopy is also a part and parcel of thoracic surgery where without splitting the breastbone doctors perform the surgery with the help of advanced video cameras. Cardiac surgery (involving the heart and great vessels) and thoracic surgery (involving the lungs) are separate surgical specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgeons treat the patients for following diseases:
- Lung cancer
- Benign diseases and tumors of the lung
- Chest reconstruction after major trauma or surgery
- Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema
- Chest wall tumors
Minimally invasive lung surgery provides several benefits for patients, including the following:
- Faster recovery and return to normal activities
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less pain
- Little scarring
- Minimal blood loss
- No cutting of the ribs or breastbone (sternum)
- Possible improved cure rates for cancer
Therefore after the surgery patients are advised to take care of themselves and lead healthy lifestyles. These surgeries are the most effective way to cure lung cancer and makes sure that patient is successfully treated.