Thoracic

Thoracic surgeons at North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) diagnose and treat cancerous and benign disorders of the lungs, trachea, esophagus, chest wall, diaphragm and mediastinum. They work side-by-side with medical and radiation oncology specialists at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center to provide comprehensive, coordinated care. For patients with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation is available through our collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Cynthia McPherson and Cancer Care at NSMC

Cynthia's successful treatment of a large tumor in her lung demonstrates the close collaboration between North Shore Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Program Overview


Conditions treated include:

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Benign esophageal diseases
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Respiratory failure
  • Thoracic cysts
  • Mediastinal tumors
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Congenital anomalies of the chest
  • Thoracic trauma
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Pleural diseases
  • Chest wall tumors
  • Hyperhidrosis
Traditional and minimally invasive surgical approaches include:

  • “Sleeve resection”
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Mediastinascopy
  • Minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) surgery
  • Major therapeutic and reconstructive operations