Mount Carmel uses minimally invasive surgery to diagnose and treat many lung and chest problems, including lung cancer. Minimally invasive lung and chest procedures are done using video-assisted thorascopy, which enables our surgeons to clearly see the area being operated on without spreading the ribs, enhancing the accuracy and safety of these procedures.
Esophagogastrectomy
Through this minimally invasive endoscopic procedure, Mount Carmel surgeons are able to remove most of the esophagus, one-third of the stomach and draining lymph nodes through nine very small holes in the chest and abdomen and a two-inch incision in the neck.
Lung Resection
Mount Carmel offers lung resection as a minimally invasive surgical option. The procedure is used to remove a lung or a damaged or diseased portion of a lung due to lung cancer, infection, tuberculosis or atelectasis (collapsed lung).
Mediastinoscopy
Mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure used to examine the inside of the upper chest between and in front of the lungs for conditions like infection, inflammation or cancer.
Bronchoscopy
Surgeons at the Minimally Invasive Institute at Mount Carmel West use bronchoscopy to look at the airways leading to the lungs. The procedure can be used to collect samples of tissue or sputum for analysis, to check for growths and to remove blockages in the airways.
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