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Minimally Invasive Procedures at the Sentara Thoracic Surgery Program at Sentara Leigh Hospital
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) - a surgical technique using small incisions in the chest wall and a tiny fiber-optic camera, called a thorascope, that is inserted to visualize the chest and the surgical instruments during surgery. It results in less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery for patients. Some of the procedures performed using VATS include: lung biopsy, pleural effusion, wedge resection, lobectomy, and pneumothorax.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Lung Tumors – a procedure that uses waves of heat energy to destroy cancerous tissue. The procedure is a promising alternative to the surgical removal of lung tumors in patients for whom surgery is not appropriate.
Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery – laparoscopic or thorascopic approach uses small incisions and may result in faster recovery.
Esophageal and Endobronchial Stenting - endoscopic placement of tubing to open an area of narrowing or stricture. In the esophagus, it allows free passage of food. In the lung, it enables improved oxygen flow.
Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Resection of Complex Gastric and Lower Esophagus Tumors – removal of gastric and gastro-esophageal junction tumors using combined laparoscopic and endoscopic therapies.
Laser Therapy - high-intensity light used to destroy tumor cells in the esophagus that affects cells only in the treated area. It removes blockages and reduces symptoms such as difficulty swallowing.
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