Why Choose Thoracic & Vascular Surgery at Cedars Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital?
Your Health. Your HospitalThe thoracic and vascular surgeons at Cedars Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital have vast experience in diagnosing and treating thoracic and vascular diseases. Our hospital has state of the art equipment and technology which will guarantee the success of your surgery. We will provide you with the healthcare you need in a calm and compassionate environment.
Prompt Intervention. Fast Recovery
Thoracic surgery is performed to treat conditions and diseases affecting the lungs and the surrounding areas within the chest cavity. The lungs are one of the most important organs in our body, as they constantly provide oxygen to the brain, thereby keeping us alive and in good health. However, numerous diseases can occur within the lungs, the most serious being lung cancer. In this case, the purpose of thoracic surgery is to remove the malignant tumors from the lungs so as to prevent cancer from spreading to other parts of the body.
Vascular surgery concerns the vascular system, which consists of arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. There are multiple conditions that can affect our vascular system, the most common being carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease, and stroke. However, a vascular surgeon can treat these diseases by performing traditional or minimally invasive procedures.
If you struggle with a disease that affects your lungs or vascular system, seeking medical attention as soon as possible is crucial, as timely intervention decreases the chances of health complications during or following the surgery. Depending on the severity of your condition, our surgeons will employ traditional or minimally invasive procedures to treat your disease and restore your health. Regardless of the surgery, you need to undergo, you can rest assured our experienced thoracic and vascular surgeons will deliver the most satisfactory results. After the completion of your surgery, our medical team will closely supervise you and regularly check your vital signs to ensure a fast recovery without complications.
The role of thoracic surgery is to treat or improve conditions and diseases which occur within the chest cavity, affecting organs and areas such as the lungs, the esophagus, the airways, the chest wall, the diaphragm, and the larynx. Approximately 80% of thoracic surgeries are performed to remove malignant tumors from the lungs. At Cedars Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, we often employ minimally invasive thoracic procedures when the situation allows so that our patients can experience minimal postoperative discomfort and a rapid recovery.
These are only some of the conditions and diseases thoracic surgery can treat:
The surgical procedures we perform at Cedars Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital include:
Vascular surgery is performed to treat conditions and disease which affect veins, arteries, and lymphatic vessels. Their normal functioning is vital, as they carry oxygen to the brain, as well as to your entire body, in the absence of which you will lose your life. Whether your condition can be treated without surgery, it is still a good idea to be examined by a vascular surgeon, as they specialize in the diagnosis of these diseases and can provide you with a thorough examination and a correct diagnosis. The majority of vascular conditions can be treated by using minimally invasive procedures, which promotes a faster recovery time, minimal scarring, and reduced postoperative discomfort.
The following conditions and diseases can be treated or alleviated with vascular surgery:
The vascular surgical procedures our surgeons perform include, but are not limited to:
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