Thoracic Surgery // Middlesex Health

Our surgeons specialize in using robotic-assisted surgical techniques to manage even the most delicate surgeries

Middlesex Health's thoracic surgeons deliver high-quality, specialized care for a wide array of thoracic conditions. This includes both benign diseases such as a collapsed lung or problems swallowing and malignant diseases such as lung and esophageal cancer.

Using thin surgical instruments, our surgical team can gain access to the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest with the least amount of tissue damage possible. The robotic assistance allows even greater precision, which leads to less pain, faster recovery, and smaller incisions.

Common Conditions

Surgery may be the right choice for early-stage lung cancer. To treat lung cancer, surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to remove part (segmentectomy) or an entire section (lobectomy) of the lung.

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Surgery may be necessary to repair a hiatal hernia. Middlesex Health's surgeons correct hiatal hernias in a less invasive manner, which may result in a faster, smoother recovery.

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When your provider diagnoses esophageal cancer early, surgeons may be able to remove the tumor using open and minimally invasive techniques.

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Our specialists offer a range of surgical procedures, helping you find the right treatment option for acid reflux. With most procedures, you'll have less pain and fewer complications, returning to your normal activities faster.

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Myasthenia gravis is a chronic disorder that causes muscle weakness and pain. In addition to nonsurgical treatments, surgeons may remove the thymus gland through small incisions using robot-assisted procedures.

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Patients with moderate-to-severe signs of pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest, have access to less-invasive surgical correction. This chest wall disorder is present at birth and may worsen over time, causing the chest to appear sunken.

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Da Vinci® Robot-Assisted Lobectomy Surgery

Superior vision and precision for a more effective and less painful lung cancer surgery.

At Middlesex Health, we are proud to offer cutting-edge Da Vinci® Robot-Assisted lobectomy surgery. A lobectomy is a form of thoracic surgery that involves the removal of a “lobe” of the lung - a piece of the lung that contains cancer.

Robot-assisted lobectomy surgery is performed through tiny incisions, which means the surgeon can avoid spreading the ribs to access the lungs. This minimally-invasive approach helps lead to less blood loss, fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and a quicker recovery.