Medical articles of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Surgery for myasthenia gravis refers primarily to thymectomy, the surgical removal of the thymus gland to improve immune-related muscle weakness. It can reduce symptom severity, decrease medication re...

Surgery on the heart is often a life-saving intervention, but some procedures are particularly complex, requiring specialist expertise. Complex aortic surgery, redo cardiac surgery, and the Ross proce...

Implant-based surgery is a widely performed procedure for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. Whether it’s breast augmentation, breast reconstruction after cancer, or correcting asymmetry, brea...

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic condition that causes voluntary muscle weakness due to a degradation in the communication between the nerves and the muscle. In this article, a consultant thoracic and r...

Surgery is often considered when pectus excavatum causes symptoms or affects a person’s physical or emotional wellbeing.

Mitral regurgitation (or leaky mitral valve) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood from the left ventricle to flow backwards into the left atrium a...

Breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the UK. For many women, it offers an opportunity to feel more confident in their appearance, restore volume after ...

Breast cancer treatment often involves surgery, which can leave visible changes to breast shape, size, or symmetry. For many patients, oncoplastic breast augmentation offers a way to restore confidenc...

Leading cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Andrea Bille answers some of the most commonly-asked questions about hyperhidrosis.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in the UK. In this article, a consultant breast surgeon explains what breast cancer is, the symptoms to look out for, and the importance...