Thoracic Surgery

What is Thoracic Surgery?

Thoracic surgery is a branch of medicine that involves the surgical treatment of organs in the chest area, such as the rib cage, lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and diaphragm. This branch of surgery plays a vital role in the treatment of various diseases, tumors, and traumas. Thoracic surgery aims to improve the quality of life of patients and preserve their vital functions.

Scope of Thoracic Surgery

• Lung Cancer Surgery: Lung cancer is one of the most important areas of thoracic surgery. Surgical treatment involves the removal of cancerous tissue. Various surgical procedures such as lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and segmentectomy can be performed.
• Pleural Diseases: Pleural diseases such as pleural effusion, pleural empyema, and pneumothorax may require surgical intervention. It is treated using methods such as thoracocentesis, tube thoracostomy and pleurodesis.
• Mediastinal Tumors: Tumors that occur in the mediastinum region can be surgically removed. These tumors can be of various types such as thymoma, lymphoma and germ cell tumors.
• Esophageal Diseases: Diseases such as esophageal cancer, achalasia and diverticula can be treated with thoracic surgery. Surgical procedures such as esophagectomy and myotomy are applied.
• Tracheal Surgery: Tracheal (windpipe) narrowings, tumors and traumas may require surgical intervention. Tracheal resection and reconstruction are applied for such cases.
• Chest Wall Deformities: Deformities such as pectus excavatum (inward collapse of the rib cage) and pectus carinatum (outward protrusion of the rib cage) can be corrected surgically. Such surgeries improve patients’ respiratory functions and aesthetic appearance.
• Chest Traumas: Traumas such as rib fractures, hemothorax and lung injuries resulting from blows to the chest area may require surgical intervention. Emergency surgical interventions are important to preserve the vital functions of the patient.

The Importance of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic surgery plays a critical role in preserving the vital functions of the organs in the chest area and improving the quality of life of patients. Organs such as the lungs, esophagus and trachea are important parts of the respiratory and digestive systems. Therefore, interventions performed by thoracic surgery directly affect the health and quality of life of patients.

Technologies Used in Thoracic Surgery

• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS): VATS is a minimally invasive surgical method and is performed with small incisions. This technique offers advantages such as less pain, faster recovery time and fewer scars.
• Robotic Surgery: Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform more precise and controlled operations. Robotic systems perform procedures by converting the surgeon’s hand movements into smaller and more precise movements.
• Endoscopic Surgery: Endoscopic surgery is used to visualize and treat internal organs such as the esophagus and trachea. This method is performed through small incisions or natural body openings.
• Open Surgery: Open surgery methods are used in cases that require more complex and large interventions. These methods allow the surgeon to directly see and intervene in the operation area.

Rehabilitation After Thoracic Surgery

Rehabilitation after thoracic surgery is important to accelerate the recovery process of patients and prevent post-surgical complications. The rehabilitation process includes various services such as physical therapy, respiratory exercises, nutritional counseling and psychological support in order to ensure that the patient returns to normal life as soon as possible after the surgical intervention.

Thoracic Surgery with Asumed Health Care

Asumed Health Care provides the best service in the field of thoracic surgery by collaborating with Turkey’s leading healthcare institutions. The main services we offer to our patients are as follows:

• Diagnosis and Assessment: We ensure that our patients undergo a comprehensive assessment. This ensures that the correct diagnosis is made and the appropriate treatment plan is prepared.
• Surgical Interventions: We perform safe and effective surgical interventions using the latest technologies. We are expanding our treatment options with methods such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery.
• Rehabilitation and Support: We provide physical therapy and rehabilitation services to our patients during the recovery process after surgery. This allows patients to return to their daily lives quickly and healthily.
• International Patient Support: We offer services specifically designed for our patients coming from abroad. These services include guidance throughout the treatment process, accommodation and transportation arrangements, translation services, and support for other needs.