Thoracic surgery

Thoracic surgeons at Advocate Health Care use minimally invasive (robotic, VATS, laparoscopic) and traditional approaches to diagnose and treat cancerous and noncancerous disorders of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and diaphragm. Our thoracic surgeons treat numerous areas within the chest cavity – primarily the lungs, esophagus and mediastinum.

Multidisciplinary approach

To provide the best possible care, our thoracic surgeons are part of a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate routinely to foster better patient care. We welcome patients seeking second opinions and communicate treatment plans back to their local and referring physicians.

Thoracic specializations we offer

• Cancer surgery: esophageal, lung, mediastinum
• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
• Minimally invasive robotic surgery for chest
• Robotic and VATS lobectomy for lung cancer
• Minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
• Bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
• Radiofrequency ablation

Thoracic diseases & disorders we treat

We provide comprehensive care for people with thoracic diseases and disorders, such as:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX®)
• Trans oral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)
• Nissen Fundoplication
• Barrett's esophagus
• Hernias
• Chest wall tumors

Make appointment or referral

Contact us today to refer a patient or to schedule an appointment or second opinion.

Call 847-723-1550