Q: What types of surgery are performed by the heart surgeons of the New York Cardiothoracic Group?
A:
The heart surgeons at NYCTG perform all types of cardiac and thoracic surgery. Cardiac operations performed include:
Thoracic surgical conditions treated include:
- Lung cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Mediastinal tumors
- Diseases of the airways
In addition, many thoracic conditions can be treated with VATS (video-asisted thoracoscopic surgery), which allows for less pain, faster recovery, and earlier discharge from the hospital.