A thoracic surgeon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the thoracic cavity, which includes the lungs, diaphragm, esophagus, chest wall, and mediastinum. He or she treats a wide range of conditions, whether benign or malignant, using modern surgical techniques, such as robotic and thoracoscopic surgery.

Lung Cancer Lung cancer is one of the main conditions managed by a thoracic surgeon. Depending on the stage and type of cancer, procedures such as lobectomy, anatomical segmentectomy, pneumonectomy or wedge resection are performed, often combined with lymph node dissection.

Benign Lung Tumors Tumors such as hamartomas or typical carcinoids or bronchogenic cysts are removed when they cause symptoms or there is a need for histological identification (biopsy). These procedures can be performed with minimally invasive techniques, i.e. thoracoscopically or robotically.

Pneumothorax The presence of air in the pleural cavity causes lung collapse and is treated with drainage or surgery, such as pleurodesis, to prevent recurrence.

Pleural Collection Fluid accumulation in the chest, due to infection, cancer, or heart failure, is treated with drainage, pleurodesis.

Esophageal Cancer Esophagectomy is a major operation for the treatment of esophageal cancer, where the diseased tissue is removed and the continuity of the digestive tract is restored.

Diaphragm Diseases Conditions such as hiatus hernia require surgical repair to improve respiratory and digestive function.

Tumors and Diseases of the Mediastinum Thymic gland tumors or cysts, as well as other mediastinal diseases, are treated by resection through minimally invasive techniques.

Thoracic Injuries Chest injuries, such as rib fractures, hemothorax, or traumatic rupture of the diaphragm, require emergency surgery.

Hyperhidrosis Excessive sweating of the palms or face is treated with thoracoscopic sympathectomy, a procedure that reduces the activity of the sweat glands.

Pneumonia and Empyema Serious complications of pneumonia, such as empyema (infection in the pleural cavity), require drainage or surgery to remove the infected tissue.

Chest Wall Malignancies Chest wall tumors are surgically removed, often with reconstruction of the thoracic structure to preserve functionality.

Congenital Thoracic Disorders Conditions such as "scaffold chest" (pectus excavatum) or "bird-shaped chest" (pectus carinatum) are corrected either conservatively or surgically for aesthetic as well as functional reasons. Our team maintains a comprehensive Chest Wall Disease Clinic (Pectus Clinic) providing the full range of conservative or non-conservative interventions, unique nationwide.

The Role of Robotic Surgery in Thoracic Surgery Robotic surgery has upgraded thoracic surgery, offering unprecedented precision and minimal invasiveness. Using a special robotic system, surgeons perform complex procedures through small incisions, preserving tissue integrity and reducing postoperative pain. Procedures such as lobectomy, esophagectomy, diaphragmoplasty and mediastinal tumor resection are now performed with robotic technology, ensuring better recovery and faster return to activities for the patient. Modern thoracic surgery offers safe and effective solutions for the treatment of the above diseases, improving the quality of life of patients.