Cardiothoracic surgery is the surgical speciality that is involved with treating conditions of the heart, lungs and oesophagus, including:
- coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for ischaemic heart disease;
- heart valve surgery and replacement;
- heart and lung transplants;
- congenital heart disease surgery;
- lobectomy or pneumonectomy for lung cancer;
- oesophageal surgery.
Cardiothoracic surgeons often work closely with cardiologists and respiratory medicine specialists.
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