Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer

Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a novel technique used in thoracic surgery that has transformed how pulmonary and cardiac conditions, such as lung cancer, are assessed and managed. Here, Dr Igor Saftic, renowned consultant thoracic surgeon in Bristol, provides an expert into VATS.

What is the difference between off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass surgery?

If you have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, your surgeon may recommend coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), a procedure that involves grafting blood vessels to restore blood flow. The surgery can be performed using different techniques, including with an off-pump or an on-pump approach. Mr Paul Modi, internationally-renowned consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, explains more.

What is off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?

In this article, Mr Shahzad Raja, an esteemed London-based cardiac surgeon, shares his expertise with regards to off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, explaining the difference between the two, what happens during each respective procedure, and how long recovery generallt takes for both.

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery: why is it so advantageous?

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery is a recently introduced surgical treatment which is specifically designed for patients suffering from coronary artery disease. Here, highly regarded London and Basildon-based consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Alberto Albanese, explains in detail how exactly the procedure is performed, and how it differs from traditional coronary bypass surgery.

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum: symptoms, causes, and treatment options

The chest, also known as the pectus, can suffer from a condition where it folds in or folds out more than normal, and this can cause other physical issues. In our latest article, highly experienced consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar, explains what both pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum are, and outlines the associated symptoms as well as the different treatment options.

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery explained

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery offers a shorter recovery time, fewer risks and better outcomes for cardiac surgery patients than more traditional bypass surgery techniques. We invited renowned consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Alberto Albanese to explain how this innovative procedure works and how patients with coronary artery disease can benefit.

Surgeons now have the key to your heart: Keyhole heart surgery

Undergoing heart surgery is a massive ordeal for the body to go through. In More recently, some surgeons have been able to treat the heart through smaller access for the same procedures, known as keyhole heart surgery. An expert in this treatment, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr. Inderpaul Birdi delivers essential information regarding keyhole heart surgery in this article.

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