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The Thoracic Surgery Program at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin is dedicated to patient-focused care based on state-of-the-science treatments and technology. We offer multidisciplinary treatment for an entire spectrum of thoracic diseases and conditions. That means patients won’t just be treated by a surgeon — they will see all the experts necessary to fully treat their condition, following the course that’s best for them. From oncologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists and radiation oncologists, to nutritionists, social workers and more, the resources are all here on our campus. Because we have three surgeons dedicated to thoracic surgery, new patients will be able to see one of our surgeons promptly. The sooner patients are seen by one of our surgeons, the sooner they will have access to all the expert resources Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin have to offer.
Following are some of our general thoracic surgery programs and services:
About 80 percent of thoracic surgery procedures at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin are performed using a minimally invasive approach. This means that surgery is done without cutting through the sternum (chest bone) and spreading the ribs, which usually results in more pain and scarring, an increased risk of infection, and longer hospitalization and recovery time. These same procedures can also be done by highly skilled thoracic surgeons using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery System.
Author: Joan Cotter Pike Date: March 31, 2009 |
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