Conditions

A benign lung tumour is a non-cancerous growth that does not metastasise to other body parts. However, depending on the tumour’s size and location or if it causes complications, surgical intervention may be necessary. At Neumark Lung & Chest Surgical Centre, surgeons may perform uniportal video-assisted or robotic thoracic surgery to remove the tumour. It’s crucial to consult with a thoracic specialist to review all treatment options and determine the best course for optimal clinical outcomes.

Chest wall tumours refer to abnormal growths that manifest within the tissues or bones of the chest wall. These tumours can be benign or malignant. Benign tumours are non-life-threatening and incapable of spreading to other parts of the body. Malignant tumours, on the other hand, are cancerous and can potentially metastasise to other areas. If you are concerned about a mass or growth on your chest wall, it is essential to consult a specialist in lung and chest diseases for a thorough evaluation and diagnosis.

Empyema thoracis is a serious condition in which pus accumulates in the pleural space due to infections, like pneumonia or tuberculosis. This limits lung expansion and risks permanent damage if untreated. Early diagnosis and specialist care are crucial in preventing complications.

A lung nodule (or pulmonary nodule) is a small, round growth typically seen as spots on the chest X-ray or CT scan of the lungs. Most nodules are benign. However, a careful clinical evaluation is necessary to assess the risk of malignancy, which could save your life. Despite the low chances of lung nodules being cancerous, seeing a thoracic specialist to differentiate between benign and malignant lung nodules as early as possible is essential.

Lung volume reduction surgery is a surgical procedure used to treat certain severe forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as emphysema. Neumark surgeons use minimally invasive lung volume reduction surgery via uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (U-VATS) to remove the diseased lung tissue, allowing the remaining healthy tissue to expand and function more effectively.

Many types of tumours can manifest in the mediastinum. They can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and located in the anterior, middle or posterior regions. Mediastinal tumours treatment to improve patient outcomes depends on the presentation of the disease as does the type of surgical intervention, which could be either video-assisted or robotic thoracic surgery.

Surgery for early-stage malignant pleural mesothelioma is one part of the treatment process for aggressive cancer in the lining of the lungs. By removing the cancerous tissue, Neumark’s thoracic surgeons work to achieve improved patient outcomes when combined with other treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Pectus excavatum, a condition characterised by inward displacement of the sternum and ribs, is a common deformity that affects both children and adults. While traditional surgical approaches for correcting the condition involve large incisions and extensive tissue dissection, minimally invasive techniques at Neumark Lung & Chest Surgery Centr offer the potential for correction of the deformity with smaller incisions and minimal tissue disruption, minimising recovery time and surgical complications.