Cranley Surgical Associates, Inc.


	A thoracic surgeon is a physician who specializes in treating diseases of the chest with surgical intervention. Thoracic surgeons at Cranley Surgical Associates focus on treatments for lung cancer, tumors of the chest wall, emphysema, esophageal swallowing problems, esophageal cancer and gastro-esophageal reflux. Cranley Surgical Associates thoracic surgeons are skilled at recommending the best treatment options for a patient's needs. All the options. Better care.

Thoracic Surgery Techniques

� Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) is used for the diagnosis and treatment of
lung and pleural disease. VATS is performed using small incisions and offers
advantages that include shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times.

� Thoracic surgeons at Cranley Surgical Associates specialize in a complete range of
   thoracic surgical procedures including (but not limited to) achalasia, chest tubes,
   emphysema / lung volume reduction surgery, esophageal cancer, esophageal surgery,
   gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hyperhidrosis, lung cancer and malignant
   pleural effusions.