Where innovation meets exceptional care — one patient at a time
Thoracic Surgery News
Smoking Cessation Intervention by Thoracic Surgeons Achieves Above Avg Pre & Postop Quit Rates
AUG 12, 2010 | University of Virginia Health System thoracic surgeons spend roughly 10 minutes during pre- and postsurgery office visits to encourage patients to quit smoking.
- Thoracic Surgery Faculty Receive Grant Awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Extraordinary Results for Heart Failure Surgery
- New Congenital Heart Surgeon Joins Faculty
- In Rhythm: Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation a Success
- Decreasing Morbidity and Mortality for Lung and Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Each year our cardiothoracic surgeons perform over 2000 procedures – more than any program in the Commonwealth. Our results have always been consistently superb, despite the fact that many of our patients are considered to be high-risk.
Our surgeons are actively engaged in cutting-edge research that is focused on improving the care of our patients. Our surgeons offer a large number of novel, innovative clinical trials for cancer, heart disease, and minimally-invasive surgeries.
At the Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery we are focused on the patient experience and to ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible.
Our thoracic and cardiac surgeons are known for their technical expertise, their significant experience, and for their commitment to excellence.
Where innovation meets exceptional care — one patient at a time
The Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Virginia is one of the premiere clinical and research units in the Southeast. We perform over 2000 cardiothoracic procedures annually with many being performed using minimally-invasive techniques and cutting-edge technology. More about us »
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Adult Cardiac Surgery: Mitral Valve Surgery Aortic Valve Surgery Aortic Dissection & Aortic Aneurysms Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Tricuspid & Pulmonary Valve Surgery Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Surgery and Transplantation General Thoracic Surgery: Lung Cancer Esophageal Cancer Hiatal Hernia & GERD Achalasia Malignant Mesothelioma & Other Pleural Diseases Emphysema and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Mediastinal Tumors Hyperhidrosis Indeterminate Lung Nodules Airway (Tracheal or Bronchial) Diseases Lung Transplantation Pediatric Heart Surgery: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Norwood Procedure Pediatric Heart Transplantation ECMO and VAD support Heart Rhythm Surgery Fetal Heart Program Mended Little Hearts - Outcomes
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Adult Cardiac Surgery: Adult Cardiac Surgery Operations Adult Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Thoracic Aortic Stent Program Patient Satisfaction General Thoracic Surgery: General Thoracic Surgery Volumes Lung Cancer Esophageal Cancer Benign Esophageal Diseases Indeterminate Lung Nodules Patient Satisfaction Pediatric Heart Surgery: Pediatric Heart Surgery Outcomes
