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UPMC Washington Offers Advanced Thoracic Surgery Services
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T he thoracic surgery team at UPMC Washington offers comprehensive treatment and surgical care to patients with diseases of the lungs , chest wall , esophagus , and mediastinum in both inpatient and outpatient settings . From evidence-based clinical evaluations to diagnosis and treatment , the team is committed to providing community members with local access to advanced thoracic services .
Through collaboration and teamwork , the thoracic surgeons provide personalized , compassionate care through all phases of treatment . UPMC experts care for patients along the entire spectrum of thoracic diseases and disorders , including :
• Esophageal cancer
• Lung cancer
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD )
• Paraoesophageal and hiatal hernias
• Thymus gland tumors
• Mediastinal tumors
• Benign lung diseases
• Pleural effusions / Pleural disease
• Hyperhidrosis
The thoracic surgery program at UPMC Washington continues to progress toward more innovative treatment methods , including minimally invasive surgeries that allow patients to recover from surgery faster . Specifically , the team has expertise in navigational bronchoscopy and video-assisted thoracic surgery ( VATS ).
Navigational bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows surgeons to access lung abnormalities and masses . During a navigational bronchoscopy procedure , surgeons use flexible instruments and GPS technology to reach deep into the lung and biopsy small nodules that would otherwise be inaccessible with traditional bronchoscopy .
This innovative technology enhances accuracy , precision , and safety and improves the surgeon ’ s ability to make a diagnosis .
Video-assisted thoracic surgery ( VATS ) is a minimally invasive procedure that allows surgeons to access the inside of the chest cavity through small incisions . With VATS , surgeons can perform biopsies or remove tumors without needing to perform open surgery . VATS is used to treat lung cancer , pleural effusion , and other thoracic disorders .
These minimally invasive procedures present many benefits to patients , including less pain around the incision , faster recovery , fewer possible complications , and less notable scarring .
Expanding Thoracic Surgery Expertise Through Affiliation with UPMC
Thoracic surgery expertise at UPMC Washington will continue to expand thanks to the recent affiliation between Washington Health System and UPMC in June 2024 .
The collaborative medical and surgical expertise along with continued partnerships with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute will provide enhanced treatment options and excellent patient care for residents of Washington , Greene and surrounding counties .
To learn more about thoracic surgery expertise at UPMC Washington , or to schedule an appointment , contact 724-222-2577 .
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