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Thoracic Surgery Department at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi

The Thoracic Surgery Department at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is one of the most advanced and unique facilities of its kind in the UAE. The department offers a comprehensive range of thoracic surgery services, covering trauma, infections, and pleural diseases.

At SSMC, patients receive a distinctive care experience with measurable outcomes aligned with international standards, through a patient-centred, multidisciplinary model of care. This integrated approach brings together specialists in pulmonology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, and collaborates closely with anaesthesiologists, intensive care physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff to provide an optimal surgical experience for both the patient and their family.

Advanced Surgical Expertise

The Thoracic Surgery Department at SSMC utilises state-of-the-art surgical techniques, placing it at the forefront of medical innovation. The department is particularly recognised for its expertise in:

• Robotic thoracic surgery
• Minimally invasive thoracic procedures
• Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

These advanced approaches are used to treat a wide range of conditions affecting the lungs, airways, oesophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall.

Why Choose Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City?

• A team led by an internationally experienced thoracic surgeon, along with two national leaders in the field
• Over 100 medical publications and more than 10 years of experience in thoracic surgery
• Unmatched clinical and surgical expertise in complex cases
• A specialised referral centre for other hospitals and disciplines to manage complex thoracic conditions and post-surgical complications

Areas of Expertise

• Lung cancer
• Myasthenia gravis and thymoma
• Mediastinal masses
• Chest trauma
• Pleural diseases (including mesothelioma)
• Chest wall tumours
• Chest wall deformities (e.g., pectus excavatum)
• Tracheal tumours
• Tracheal stenosis
• Oesophageal cancer
• Oesophageal diverticulum
• Achalasia
• Paraesophageal and hiatal hernias
• Diaphragmatic paralysis and defects
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Surgical Techniques and Procedures

• Robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lung and oesophageal surgeries
• Minimally invasive lobectomy and segmentectomy
• Chest wall tumour resection and reconstruction
• Minimally invasive decortication for pleural cavity infections
• Chest wall deformity correction
• Minimally invasive thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and mediastinal tumours
• Airway and oesophageal stenting and reconstructive surgery
• Robotic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis
• Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) for pleural malignancies

At Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, the Thoracic Surgery Department combines cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and personalised care to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Book an appointment today with the Thoracic Surgery Department at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City on 800 7762 or through our website.