Cardiothoracic Surgery

The field of cardiothoracic surgery involves surgical treatment of the organs located inside the thoracic cavity. These include the heart, lungs, and other pleural or mediastinal structures. At LMC, we offer world-renowned and innovative surgical techniques to treat a wide variety of simple to complex cardiothoracic conditions, including reconstructive heart valve and aortic surgery, surgery of the thoracic aorta, minimal access video assisted and off-pump cardiac surgery, complex resections of advanced lung cancer, thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and many more. Our expertise and dedication to excellence in the field ensures that patients with even the most complex cardiothoracic conditions are treated and able to achieve significant improvements in length and quality of life. To learn more about our cardiothoracic surgery services, please contact us.

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What do cardiothoracic surgeons do?

Cardiothoracic surgery is the specialty involved with the treatment of diseases affecting organs within the thorax (the chest), principally the heart, lungs and oesophagus. It is a relatively young specialty which has grown rapidly since the Second World War (the first successful open heart procedure using the heart-lung machine was preformed in 1953). Procedures are often lengthy and complex, requiring support from advanced forms of technology during surgery and intensive therapy for the patient after surgery.

Open-Heart Surgery: Risks, Procedure, and Preparation

Overview Open-heart surgery is any type of surgery where the chest is cut open and surgery is performed on the muscles, valves, or arteries of the heart. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) , coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common type of heart surgery done on adults.