What is a Thoracic Surgery Center?

The Thoracic Surgery Center specializes in the rib cage, lungs, esophagus, diaphragm, and
Diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting organs in the chest region, such as the mediastinum.
It is a specialized healthcare unit where surgical procedures are performed.
centers diagnose patients' chest problems and provide the most appropriate
state-of-the-art equipment and experienced professionals to determine treatment methods.
It provides services with experts.

About the Thoracic Surgery Center

The Thoracic Surgery Center specializes in the surgical treatment of organs within the rib cage (thorax).
It is a specialized unit that includes interventions on thoracic organs other than the heart.
(such as lungs, esophagus, trachea, ribs, diaphragm, mediastinum)
This falls within the scope of interest of these centers.

Our center primarily focuses on Robotic Thoracic Surgery.
Minimally invasive surgical techniques (surgeries performed through small incisions) are frequently used.
It is applied. Another common method is VATS (Video-Assisted Techniques).
Thoracoscopic surgery involves certain specialized procedures that are performed in conjunction with open surgery.
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Who are the specialists at the Thoracic Surgery Center, and what are their roles?

The specialists working at the Thoracic Surgery Center include thoracic surgeons,
pulmonologists, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiology, medical
The team includes oncology, anesthesiology, and intensive care physicians, as well as nurses. These specialists;
coordinated processes in the diagnosis, treatment, and post-surgical follow-up of diseases.
They work in this way.

What is done at a Thoracic Surgery Center?

Diagnosis and treatment processes are carried out with great care. Surgery is required...
In these cases, open or minimally invasive surgical procedures are performed. Additionally...
Endoscopic procedures, biopsies, and other diagnostic tests are also performed.
Patients' pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery process are also of great importance.
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What tests and procedures are performed at the Thoracic Surgery Center?

Numerous methods for diagnosing and treating disorders of the chest and upper abdominal area.
Examinations and procedures are performed. These procedures determine the severity of the disease and the appropriate treatment.
It is used to determine the method.

• Computed Tomography (CT): Provides detailed imaging of organs.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Detailed view of soft tissues.
  It is used in the examination.
• PET scan: Used to determine the spread of tumors.
• Ultrasonography: Particularly for the lungs and their membranes, and the heart and blood vessels.
  It is used in evaluation.

• Bronchoscopy: Used to examine the trachea and bronchi.
• EBUS: Endobronchial ultrasonography to detect peribronchial masses or lymph nodes.
  It is used for evaluation purposes.
• Esophagoscopy: Allows for evaluation of the inside of the esophagus.

• Echocardiography: Structural analysis of the heart valves and chambers, walls
  Their actions are evaluated.
• Electrocardiography (ECG): Evaluates the heart rhythm pattern.
• Pulmonary Function Tests: Evaluation of lung function.
  provides.
• Blood gas analysis: This evaluates the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

• Biopsy: Tissue samples are taken for analysis.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Surgeries performed through small incisions. VATS and robotic surgery.
  Assisted surgeries are considered within this scope.
• Thoracotomy / Sternotomy: Depending on the size and location of the lesions, some
  In these cases, open surgical methods may be preferred.

What diseases are treated at the Thoracic Surgery Center?

The Thoracic Surgery Center treats many diseases that require surgical intervention.
is done:

• Lung Diseases: Lung cancer, pneumothorax, lung abscess, bullous
  lung, hydatid cyst
• Esophageal Diseases: Esophageal cancer, leiomyomas,
  tracheoesophageal fistulas
• Tracheal Diseases: Tracheal stenosis, tracheobronchomalacia, and tumors
• Diaphragm Problems: Diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic defect, evisceration
• Chest Wall Diseases: Tumors, chest wall deformities
• Mediastinal Diseases: Thymoma, thymus surgery, mediastinal cysts
• Regional Excessive Sweating: Excessive sweating in the hands and armpits.