Thoracic Surgical Oncology

What the department does

The clinical focus is surgery for thoracic tumours. The centre’s published surgical expertise includes minimally invasive thoracoscopic techniques, which provide access to the chest through small incisions.

Conditions and clinical questions addressed

The principal tumour sites described by the centre are the lungs, oesophagus, and mediastinum, the central compartment of the chest. Surgical assessment addresses whether an operation is appropriate and how it may contribute to cancer treatment.

Clinical approach

The centre’s published expertise includes minimally invasive thoracic surgery. The appropriate operation and surgical approach require individual assessment of the tumour and the patient’s fitness for surgery.

What patients can expect

A consultation can address the role of surgery, possible surgical approaches, and expected recovery. Patients should ask the treating team which investigations are needed, whether a minimally invasive approach is suitable, and what preparation and follow-up their proposed operation requires.