Cardiothoracic surgery involves the treatment of conditions affecting the chest area, including the heart, lungs and oesophagus. These can include surgeries such as coronary bypass surgery, cardiac valve replacement, thoracic reconstruction, the removal of tumours in the lung or oesophageal area.
What kind of operations does a Cardiothoracic Surgeon perform?
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Valve repair or replacement
- Repair of thoracic aneurysms
- Minimal access cardiac surgery
- Ventricular remodeling
- Heart transplant
- Maze procedure