Thoracic surgery Warsaw

Thoracic surgery is a field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases and lesions occurring within the chest — including the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm and oesophagus. At OpenMed Warsaw, we offer comprehensive thoracic surgical care provided by experienced specialists.

What does a consultation with a thoracic surgeon look like?

A visit to a thoracic surgeon begins with a detailed medical interview. The doctor will ask about:

chest pain,
shortness of breath and cough,
breathing difficulties,
past respiratory diseases.

After the interview, a physical examination is performed — including auscultation of the lungs and an assessment of the patient’s general condition. If necessary, the specialist orders additional diagnostics, such as:

chest X-ray,
computed tomography (CT),
pulmonary function tests.

If the results indicate the need for surgical treatment, the thoracic surgeon discusses with the patient the possible surgical options, preoperative preparation and next steps.

What conditions does a thoracic surgeon treat?

A thoracic surgeon specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of diseases of the chest. The most common conditions treated by a thoracic surgeon include:

Lung and chest cancers
Pleural diseases, such as pleurisy or pleural effusion
Cystic lesions and mediastinal tumours
Diseases of the bronchi and bronchioles
Fractures and injuries of the chest
Congenital chest wall defects, such as a flat spine
Oesophageal diseases, including gastro‑oesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia

The thoracic surgeon also performs operations aimed at improving respiratory function, such as procedures that restore the correct shape of the chest after injuries or congenital defects.

Thoracic surgery procedures – surgical treatment of the chest

Thoracic surgery includes both traditional operations (e.g. thoracotomy) and modern, minimally invasive VATS techniques (video‑assisted thoracoscopy). Typical procedures include:

removal of a lung tumour or a part of the lung,
drainage of the pleural cavity,
excision of a mediastinal lesion,
treatment of a hiatal hernia,
correction of a chest wall deformity.

The procedures aim to restore the proper functioning of the respiratory system and eliminate pathological changes.

OpenMed thoracic surgery clinic – what we offer

At our clinic we offer:

thoracic surgery consultations,
qualification for procedures and operations,
postoperative care and follow‑up visits,
issuing documentation (ZUS, KRUS, medical commissions),
interpretation of imaging test results,
cooperation with other specialists (e.g. oncologist, pulmonologist, gastroenterologist).