St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Thoracic Surgery
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St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Department of Thoracic Surgery provides expert diagnosis and treatment for many types of thoracic cancers and other conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest.
Our experienced physicians offer the latest surgical and minimally invasive procedures, as well as innovative treatments that promote faster recovery and better outcomes for our patients.
Our Team
Virginia Litle, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Michael O’Connor, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Patient Information
Conditions we treat include:
- Lung nodules
- Lung cancer
- Collapsed lung
- Esophageal cancer
- Chest (mediastinal) masses
- Mesothelioma
- GERD
- Hiatal hernia
- Esophageal conditions
- Tumors
- Stricture or stenosis of the larynx and trachea
- Collapsing (“malacia”) of the trachea and bronchus
We offer traditional (open) and minimally invasive surgery for thoracic conditions, including:
- Minimally invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
- Robotic lobectomy
- Robotic VATS wedge resection