Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic surgery can address problems affecting the chest (thorax), including the lungs, and trachea.

Overview

From our Center for Navigational Bronchoscopy to our use of cryoanalgesia, Elliot Hospital’s experienced thoracic surgery team offers the most innovative health care solutions to create a unique treatment plan for you.

Led by Dr. Curtis Quinn, board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery and a leader in cardiothoracic surgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted lung cancer surgery, our multidisciplinary team recognizes that personalized medicine blends compassion with education to empower your decision-making and improve your outcomes.

Conditions We Treat

  • Lung masses, lesions, nodules, and suspicious infiltrates
  • Lung Cancer
  • Emphysema
  • Empyema
  • Thymic disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, Thymoma)
  • Sarcoma
  • Bleb disease
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Pneumothorax
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pleural effusion

Our Treatments

  • Lung resection
  • Lung reductions and endobronchial valve placement
  • Lobectomy
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Thoracotomy
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Cryoanalgesia
  • PleurX drainage system
  • Mediport placement

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Cancer Care

The Solinsky Center for Cancer Care at The Elliot incorporates radiation oncology, medical oncology, state-of-the-art technology, and skilled healthcare providers in an accessible and comforting environment for comprehensive care close to home.

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