*CARDIOTHORACIC

SURGERY

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