Cardiothoracic Surgery

What is cardiothoracic surgery?

Cardiothoracic surgery focuses on conditions affecting the heart, lungs and structures within the chest. These conditions may involve the heart valves, coronary arteries, lungs, major blood vessels or other tissues within the chest cavity.

Our surgeons work closely with cardiologists, respiratory specialists and other clinicians to plan treatment carefully. The goal is to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care while supporting safe recovery and long-term health.

When you might need to see a cardiothoracic surgeon

You may be referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon if a condition affecting the heart or lungs requires surgical assessment or treatment.

A specialist surgical review may be recommended if you:

• Have coronary artery disease
• Have cardiac valve dysfunction
• Have aortic disease affecting the major blood vessels of the heart
• Have benign or malignant lung conditions that require surgery
• Have mediastinal conditions that require surgical treatment
• Have conduction disorders that may require pacemakers or defibrillators

Cardiothoracic conditions we commonly manage

• Coronary artery disease
• Cardiac valve dysfunction
• Aortic disease
• Benign and malignant lung conditions requiring surgery
• Mediastinal conditions requiring surgery
• Conduction disorders requiring pacemakers or defibrillators