Division of Thoracic Surgery
Overview
Thoracic Surgery Team Overview
The thoracic surgery team at our hospital consists of attending physicians who have undergone specialized training at renowned medical centers, with a focus on minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery. They possess extensive surgical experience in managing lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and thoracic trauma, particularly in treating chest wall contusions, thoracic abnormalities, and rib fractures. The team boasts a wealth of unique and in-depth surgical experiences, along with a proven track record of successful cases. Our thoracic surgery team is equipped to provide high-quality medical services comparable to those offered by leading medical centers, catering to both military and civilian patients.
Our medical equipment includes high-resolution thoracoscopic video systems, thoracoscopic surgical instrument sets, rib fracture internal fixation instrument sets, NUSS procedure instrument sets for funnel chest surgery, flexible and rigid bronchoscopy equipment, flexible and rigid esophagoscopy tools, open thoracotomy instrument sets, and equipment for esophageal-tracheal stent placement.
Crew
| Name | Specialty | Link |
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| Chih-Ming Hsieh |
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| Fu-Chih Chen |
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| Kai-Yu Hsiao |
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Services
Service Items
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery for Rib Fractures
- Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic-Assisted Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
- Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic-Assisted Surgery for Lung Cancer and Mediastinal Tumors
- Correction surgery for thoracic abnormalities, such as funnel chest and pigeon chest, using the NUSS minimally invasive technique.
- Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic-Assisted Empyema Debridement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cryotherapy for Lung Cancer
- Management of Thoracic Trauma
- Tracheal Surgery
- Percutaneous tracheostomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the trachea through the skin and inserting a tube to facilitate breathing.
Future Outlook
- Update and replace thoracic surgical instruments to improve medical standards.
- Develop a variety of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries to enhance patient outcomes.
- Encourage and train the next generation of specialists in thoracic surgery.
- Focus on military medicine, improve trauma management in thoracic surgery, and expand expertise in rib fracture surgeries.
- To enhance the hospital’s reputation, balance clinical research with service, engage in relevant domestic and international medical associations, and publish scholarly papers.