Thoracic Surgery

The Henry Dunant Thoracic Surgery Clinic offers a multidisciplinary approach to chest malignancies (lung, pleural, mediastinal and esophageal cancer). Our constant collaboration with medical and radiation oncologists, respiratory therapists and other specialists assures a patient oriented approach for complex cases. In addition, with our expertise in advanced Thoracoscopic Minimally Invasive Techniques we can achieve superior outcomes with minimal discomfort.

Telephone: (+30)210-6972968

Call Center: (+30)210-6972000

Director: Zellos Lambros

Director: Laoutidis Georgios

Email: thorakoxeirourgiki@dunant.gr

Activities

Thoracic Surgical Oncology:

It treats:

Lung cancer
Pulmonary metastases
Malignant and benign chest wall tumors
Malignant and benign mediastinal masses
Malignant and benign esophageal tumors
Malignant pleural and pericardial effusions

Inflammatory chest diseases

Lung abscess
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary echinococcosis
Pulmonary mycoses
Broncopleural fistula
Thoracic empyema
Mediastinitis
Esophageal perforation
Sternal osteomyelitis
Thoracic wall inflammations

Degenerative lung diseases

Pulmonary emphysema
Spontaneous pneumothorax

Chest injuries Can result from:

Rib fractures
Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Hemopneumothorax
Intrathoracic hemorrhage
Pulmonary contusion

Benign esophageal diseases

Esophageal diverticula
Benign esophageal stricture
Diaphragmatic hernia

Thoracoscopic surgery
It includes:

Thoracoscopic biopsy
Thoracoscopic drainage of pleural or pericardial effusions
Thoracoscopic thymectomy
Thoracoscopic lung resection (Segmentectomy resection, Lobectomy)
Thoracoscopic resection of esophageal cysts or benign tumors

Thoracic wall

It concerns:

Pectus excavatum
Pectus carinatum
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Hyperhidrosis in collaboration with the Dermatology Clinic

Equipment

Aiming in the best management and treatment of our cases, “Henry Dunant Hospital Center” has set up a model clinic similar to the specialized centers abroad consisting of:

Modern operating theaters
Thoracoscopic surgery equipment
Intensive Care Unit
Blood Bank Department
Ancillary clinics necessary for thoracic surgery cases, such as: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Central pathology, Oncology

Innovations of the Thoracic Surgery Department

Today, thoracoscopic surgery, like laparoscopic surgery, offers equivalent oncologic efficacy with fewer complications and faster hospitalization and recovery. Thoracoscopic surgery includes:

Lung Segmentectomy, lobectomy
Mediastinal tumors
Esophageal tumors

Since 2010, Henry Dunant Hospital Center has been the first center in Greece where advanced thoracoscopic techniques are applied, such as thoracoscopic lobectomy for the treatment of lung cancer.