
TTSH Thoracic Surgery
Overview
Our surgeons, trained at international centers, employ state-of-the-art surgical techniques. For patients with lung cancer, we adopt a meticulous multi-disciplinary approach, with a significant focus on research into early diagnosis, enhanced cancer staging, and the prediction of recurrent disease. We collaborate closely with divisions such as respiratory medicine, medical oncology, radiology, and radiation oncology to ensure a streamlined and holistic patient experience.
Our cardiothoracic surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Lung cancer
- Benign diseases and tumors of the lung
- Chest reconstruction after major trauma or surgery
- Lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema
- Mediastinal tumors and diseases (including the surgical treatment of myasthenia gravis)
- Pleural diseases (including pneumothorax, infections, and pleural effusions)
- Chest wall tumors
Our Services
The Thoracic Surgery Service provides advanced surgical and medical management for a variety of thoracic conditions. Our comprehensive services include:
- Surgical intervention and treatment for lung cancer
- Management of benign lung diseases and tumors
- Reconstructive procedures for the chest following trauma or major surgery
- Lung volume reduction surgery for patients with emphysema
- Surgical treatment for mediastinal tumors and diseases, including those associated with myasthenia gravis

