Lung and Chest Surgery |
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UCSF Medical Center's world-renowned thoracic surgeons provide comprehensive care for patients with lung cancer and problems related to the lungs, chest and esophagus. Diagnostic procedures, ranging from endoscopy to major chest resection, are available. Lung transplants are performed as single-lung, double-lung and heart-lung procedures. We provide both clinical and psychosocial assessment of potential transplant candidates as well as intensive care for the critically ill patient awaiting transplant and lifelong post-transplant monitoring. Active support groups are available to patients and their families.
Our services include the treatment of the following:
- Chest tumors
- Chronic dyspnea
- Emphysema
- Esophageal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Lung transplants
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Mediastinal tumors
- Thoracic Oncology
- Tracheal surgery
For more information about these services or to make an appointment, please call:
Thoracic Surgery (415) 885-3882.
See pediatric Pulmonology at UCSF Children's Hospital for information about asthma, cystic fibrosis and other lung disorders in children.
For assistance finding a doctor, please contact:
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated August 29, 2007
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