Thoracic Surgery

CVTS offers advanced expertise in the surgical treatment of diseases of the lung, esophagus and chest wall. We are dedicated to minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery using both video assisted methods and the latest techniques in robotic surgery. Utilizing new technology we perform the majority of our procedures for lung cancer without the need for painful rib spreading techniques. This promotes much faster recovery and shortens hospital stays. We are doing an ever increasing percentage of our chest cases with the Da Vinci robot as this brings improved surgical visualization to our minimally invasive techniques.

Because we are committed to combining both high quality and compassionate care, our patients can benefit from an integrated approach to the management of thoracic problems through the coordinated efforts of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of experienced surgeons, pulmonologists, pain management specialists, rehabilitation therapists and nursing staff.

Our team offers the most effective and advanced treatments available for lung cancer. At Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County, people with lung cancer are treated by a multidisciplinary team of experts. Our work is devoted to improving survival and quality of life for lung cancer patients and providing the newest approaches to treatment.