Emory thoracic surgeons provide advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgeries for lung cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer. Treatments we offer include:
Biopsy
Our thoracic surgeons perform robotic and minimally invasive biopsies to look for cancerous cells. You may need a biopsy if imaging tests show signs of a tumor or pulmonary nodule, which are clumps of cells in the lungs. During a biopsy, your surgeon removes tissue or fluid for evaluation.
Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Surgery
Our team offers robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for early-stage lung cancer. These approaches allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times.
Lung-Preserving (Sublobar) Resection
We treat many early-stage lung cancers with lung-preserving or sublobar resection. This surgery involves the removal of a tumor and a small section of your lung.
Complex Pulmonary Resection
If you have advanced-stage lung cancer or mesothelioma, you may need a complex pulmonary resection. Our team offers this treatment, which involves removing a portion of the affected lung. This also includes comprehensive lung cancer treatment in conjunction with our medical and radiation oncologists.
