What does a Thoracic Surgery doctor do?
A thoracic surgeon operates on the organs of the chest — the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, oesophagus and chest wall: removal of lung tumours and nodules, pneumothorax, drainage of pleural fluid, mediastinal tumours, chest-wall deformities (pectus excavatum) and surgical treatment of excessive hand sweating. Most operations today are done by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) through small incisions.
Common reasons to consult
- Lung nodule or tumour
- Pneumothorax
- Fluid in the pleural space
- Mediastinal tumours
- Chest-wall deformity
- Excessive hand sweating
Frequently asked questions
Does every lung nodule need surgery?
No. Most small nodules are benign and are followed with CT scans at set intervals. Biopsy or surgical removal is recommended when a nodule grows, its size or appearance is suspicious, or there is a smoking history.
What is VATS?
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is an operation performed through 1–3 small incisions with a camera and instruments inside the chest. Compared with open surgery there is less pain, a shorter hospital stay (usually 2–4 days) and faster recovery.
What is a pneumothorax and how is it treated?
A pneumothorax is air collecting between the lung and the chest wall so the lung collapses; it starts with sudden chest pain and breathlessness. Small cases are observed, larger ones treated with a chest drain; recurrence calls for surgery.
At what age is a chest-wall deformity corrected?
For pectus excavatum (sunken chest) the best window is 12–18 years, while the chest is still flexible. Surgery is also possible in adults. Mild cases need no treatment; the decision depends on the degree of deformity and the symptoms.
How many Thoracic Surgery doctors are on uzmanhekim.az?
The directory currently lists 4 verified Thoracic Surgery doctors; 4 of them are accepting new patients.
Which clinics do Thoracic Surgery doctors see patients at?
Doctors in this specialty see patients at 4 clinics, including Liv Bona Dea Hospital, Məlhəm Beynəlxalq Hospital, Kliniki Tibbi Mərkəz, and Ege Hospital.
Which cities do Thoracic Surgery doctors work in?
The Thoracic Surgery doctors in the directory see patients in these cities: Baku.
How do I book a Thoracic Surgery doctor online?
Pick a doctor from the list, choose a suitable day and time on their profile and send the appointment request. Your appointments appear in your account.
Are the doctors on this page verified?
Yes. This page only shows doctors whose diploma and licence documents have been checked by uzmanhekim.az.