Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic surgeons are committed to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the chest cavity. They perform surgery on the lungs, esophagus and other organs and tissues in the chest.

At Cape Cod Healthcare, our thoracic surgeons are experts in their field, with the advanced training and surgical expertise. They collaborate with specialists from other disciplines to ensure your care is tailored to your specific needs. Our surgical team will help you prepare for surgery and lead you through recovery with a coordinated plan of care.

For those facing a cancer diagnosis, our Regional Cancer Network physicians are highly skilled and trained, and use the latest technology to make sure you get the best treatment.

We treat conditions of the lungs, esophagus & chest

• Lung cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Benign diseases and tumors of the lungs and esophagus
• Emphysema
• Hyperhidrosis
• Myasthenia gravis
• Pleural diseases

Minimally Invasive Surgical Options

We offer many minimally invasive treatment options, which means you experience less pain and recover more quickly. Some of our thoracic procedures are done using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery System,including pulmonary wedge resection and pulmonary lobectomy.