Transcript Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Hamot

Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Hamot
Manisha Shende, MD, FACS
Chief, Thoracic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery at Hamot, historically, has been
“traditional” access surgery with large incisions.
• Patients in this area would often travel long distances
to access “Minimally Invasive” , advanced Thoracic
Oncologic Surgery as well as specialized thoracic
surgery.
• This is difficult for patients and their families and
caregivers, both logistically and financially.
• UPMC Hamot made a commitment to bring
advanced Thoracic Surgical care to the city of
Erie.
• We are now developing a Lung and
Esophageal Surgery program at Hamot which
will offer the latest techniques and innovative
modalities to patients in Erie.
Scope of the practice at Hamot
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Surgery for Lung cancer
Surgery for Esophageal cancer
Palliative options for lung or esophageal cancer
Pleural effusions
Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux disease
Surgery for Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Surgery for Pectus Excavatum (sunken chest)
With the support of UPMC, we now have access to innovative
research and Clinical trials.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Traditional chest surgery
MIS chest surgery
Pectus surgery
Traditional
MIS
• Minimally Invasive surgery has other advantages beyond small
incisions
• Less pain
• Shorter recovery
• Faster return to work
• Patients that need chemotherapy can start treatment sooner
as no need to wait for large incisions to heal, giving an
Oncologic advantage as well.
Thank you.
Manisha Shende, MD, FACS
Chief, Thoracic Surgery
UPMC Hamot
T: 814 877 5600
F: 814 877 5601
[email protected]