Thoracic Surgery 

Advancement In Thoracic Surgery and Robotic Surgery 

Thoracic surgery involves surgical procedures targeting the organs and tissues within the thorax or chest cavity. It focuses on treating conditions affecting chest organs such as the heart, lungs, esophagus, diaphragm, and trachea.

Common conditions treated include:
Esophageal cancer: Cancer cells form in your esophagus, the long tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.
Lung cancer: The formation of cancer cells in the lungs. 
Heartburn: A burning sensation in your chest behind the breastbone.
Para esophageal Hernia: A health condition where part of the stomach bulges into the chest through the diaphragm.

Thoracic surgery can be performed using either open or minimally invasive approaches. Open surgery involves a larger incision, while minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions and often involves a camera being inserted into the chest area. Dr. Wilson Tsai, thoracic surgeon, utilizes the latest technological advancement in thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, which is particularly useful in esophageal and lung cancer conditions. Robotic surgery is minimally invasive, offering our surgeons enhanced magnification of the surgical site and enables precise and controlled movements while strengthening the surgeon’s ability to perform complex procedures.

Surgical Specialists Clinic
2809 Olive Hwy., Ste. 220 Oroville, CA 95966
Phone: (530) 532-8161