Excellence in Thoracic Surgery

At Catholic Health, our board-certified thoracic surgeons offer advanced treatments including minimally invasive robotic procedures to treat complex thoracic conditions including mediastinal, esophageal and lung diseases. We utilize the most advanced technology and treatments to improve patient outcomes with less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.

What is Thoracic Surgery?

Thoracic surgery includes surgical procedures that treat conditions of the thoracic cavity (chest). This include the lungs, esophagus, diaphragm, trachea, and chest wall. Depending on the patient’s condition, thoracic surgery may be a treatment option for lung cancer, lung diseases, and conditions within the esophagus and chest wall.

Conditions We Treat

We offer expert diagnosis and advanced treatments for the following thoracic diseases and conditions:

  • Lung cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Tracheal Tumors
  • Hiatal Hernias
  • Achalasia
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Congenital chest wall deformities
  • Mesothelioma
  • Hyperhydrosis

Types of Surgery Offered

There are different approaches to thoracic surgery including open, minimally invasive, robotic, and endoscopic. Our team is among the most experienced in robotic surgery, a minimally invasive approach, even for the most complex conditions.

  • Robotic Lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge resection
  • Robotic Pneumonectomy
  • Robotic Sleeve Resections
  • Management of lung nodules
  • Surgery for emphysema (LVRS)
  • Bullectomy for pneumothorax
  • Robotic Esophagectomy for cancer
  • Robotic Anti-reflux surgery
  • Robotic Hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair
  • Achalasia surgery (Robotic Heller myotomy, POEM)
  • Robotic Resection of mediastinal tumors (thymoma, teratoma, lymphomas)
  • Robotic Thymectomy (including for myasthenia gravis)
  • Chest wall tumor resection
  • Pectus excavatum/carinatum repair
  • Rib reconstruction
  • Decortication for empyema
  • Pleurectomy and pleurodesis for pleural disease
  • Robotic Tracheal resection and reconstruction
  • Laser, stent and balloon procedures for Airway stenosis
  • Tracheobronchoplasty : surgical procedure to correct
  • Robotic thoracic surgery (RATS)
  • Robotic assisted Minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE)
  • VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
  • Surgical management of chest trauma
  • Rib fracture stabilization
  • Management of penetrating or blunt thoracic injuries
  • Robotic navigation bronchoscopy (Ion)
  • Advanced tumor staging procedures, e.g., endobronchial ultrasound and others (EBUS, mediastinoscopy)
  • Endoscopic Laser, stent and balloon procedures for Airway and esophageal stenosis or narrowing
  • Endoscopic resection of airway and esophageal tumors
  • Lung, esophageal, and mediastinal tumor surgery
  • Multidisciplinary cancer care
  • Advanced tumor staging procedures (EBUS, mediastinoscopy)

Our team of thoracic experts are skilled in advanced care and will work closely with you to determine the best surgical approach for your condition. Catholic Health also offers advanced cardiothoracic procedures and surgery. Learn more about Cardiothoracic Surgery at Catholic Health.

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment at all locations, please call (516) 627-5262.

Locations:

2200 Northern Boulevard, East Hills, NY 11548

393 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704

Meet the Team

Dr. Abbas E. Abbas, MD, MS, FACS

Abbas E. Abbas, MD, MS, FACS

System Chair, Thoracic Surgery and System Associate Director, Surgical Oncology Board Certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

(516) 627-5262