A fully equipped and organized clinic is always available to patients for the management of all acute and chronic thoracic conditions, staffed by highly trained medical and nursing personnel.
All modern diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are utilized in addressing thoracic disorders. In particular, surgical and thoracic surgical (VATS) procedures, as well as minimally invasive approaches, are performed for conditions of the lungs, esophagus, pleura, pericardium, diaphragm, chest wall, and trachea.
In collaboration with interventional pulmonologists, endobronchial procedures are carried out, including cauterizations, removal of foreign bodies, and the placement or removal of tracheal and bronchial stents.
Furthermore, in cooperation with the Oncology Clinics, the Thoracic Surgery Clinic actively participates in all oncological activities of Metropolitan Hospital.
Finally, the clinic provides continuous 24-hour coverage for thoracic surgery emergencies in both the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit.