George Washington University Program
Thoracic surgery - Washington, DC | ACGME Code: 4601021019
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers a comprehensive Thoracic Surgery program led by the Division of Thoracic Surgery. The program is focused on treating benign and malignant conditions of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, airway, pleura, and diaphragm. With approximately 300 general thoracic operations performed annually, the majority are minimally invasive using thoracoscopy and the DaVinci robot.
The team includes attending surgeons, residents, a physician assistant, and medical students. They are actively involved in patient care at appropriate levels and receive didactic training through attending rounds and a thoracic surgery journal club.
Surgical treatments encompass lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal masses and cysts, hyperhidrosis, achalasia, and complex pleural space diseases. The program focuses on minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic and endoscopic techniques, to enhance patient care and recovery times.
Furthermore, they offer various surgical treatments such as bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, mediastinoscopy, thoracotomy, esophagectomy, chest wall resections, and tracheal resections. The program also emphasizes the importance of early detection through lung cancer screening programs and specialized care plans for individual patient needs.
Additionally, the Division of Thoracic Surgery runs specialized programs like the Incidental Lung Nodule Program, aimed at evaluating and managing incidentally detected lung nodules, and the Lung Cancer Screening program intended for early cancer detection. The program's team focuses on providing evidence-based care, customized treatment plans, and prompt evaluations for better patient outcomes.
Web Sources
- Thoracic Surgery | The Department of Surger at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Thoracic Surgery | GW Medical Faculty Associates
- Thoracic Surgery | GW Medical Faculty Associates
- Thoracic Surgery: Incidental Lung Nodule Program | GW Medical Faculty Associates
- Thoracic Surgery: Lung Cancer Screening | GW Medical Faculty Associates
- Thoracic Surgery: Incidental Lung Nodule Program | GW Medical Faculty Associates
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