WVU Heart & Vascular Institute

Thoracic Surgery

Decades of experience and innovation come together to deliver advanced treatments paired with compassionate care.

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Dedicated to providing the region's most comprehensive, innovative, and compassionate care

At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, our board-certified, fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons treat diseases of the chest, lungs, esophagus, and stomach using the latest surgical techniques and advanced technology, including minimally invasive robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery, to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Supported by a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, and respiratory therapists, and in collaboration with the WVU Cancer Institute, we provide expert care for adults undergoing procedures ranging from straightforward to highly complex.

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Conditions We Treat

Achalasia
Chest Wall Tumors
Esophageal diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Hiatal hernia
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Pectus excavatum
Rib abnormalities
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tracheal Tumors
Tracheomalacia

Barrett’s esophagus
Cryotherapy
Esophageal Cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Hyperhidrosis – Excessive Sweating
Lung Failure
Mesothelioma
Pneumothorax
Slipped Rib Syndrome
Tracheal stenosis/injury
Tracheo-esophageal fistula
Zenker’s diverticulum

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Treatments and Procedures

Airway-Tracheal and Bronchus surgery
Cryoablation to freeze away cancerous or damaged cells
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Esophageal Stenting
Heller myotomy
LINX magnetic ring for GERD
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Myasthenia Gravis
Per oral endoscopic myotomy to release the muscle at the end of the esophagus
Post-Chemoradiation lung surgery
Redo Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Robotic Bronchoscopy
Robotic Esophagectomy
Robotic Fundoplication, Nissen, Toupet, Dor
Robotic Incision of Median Arcuate Ligament
Robotic Lung Surgery
Robotically assisted lung resection surgery
Sympathectomy for excessive sweating
Thyroidectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

Chest wall tumor resection and reconstruction
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
Epigastric hernia repair
Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Hiatal hernia repair
Lung resection for thoracic outlet syndrome
Mediastinal surgery
Nuss Procedure for sunken chest
Pericardial Window
Photodynamic therapy
Radiofrequency ablation
Rib Plating
Robotic Esophageal Diverticulectomy
Robotic First Rib Resection
Robotic Heller Myotomy
Robotic lobectomy , sleeve lobectomy
Robotic Thymectomy for thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis
Thymectomy
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplicatio – GERD Treatment

About our Center of Excellence

Advanced Lung Cancer Program

Our multidisciplinary team, including radiation and medical oncology, provides cutting-edge treatments for stage III and IV lung cancer, such as SBRT, immunotherapy, ablative therapy, and specialized care through our mesothelioma program.

Center for Airway Disease

We offer a range of minimally invasive therapies for complex airway conditions like tracheal stenosis, endobronchial tumors, and bronchial strictures. Treatments include ablative therapy, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, stenting, endobronchial valves, and tracheal resection, along with conventional rigid and flexible bronchoscopy.

Center for Benign Esophageal Disease

In collaboration with our Digestive Diseases team, we use advanced diagnostic tools, such as high-resolution manometry, impedance testing, and BRAVO capsule monitoring, to accurately diagnose and treat challenging esophageal disorders.

Robotic Thoracic Surgery Program

Our surgeons are the most experienced in the region, leading one of the nation’s most comprehensive robotic thoracic surgery programs. We provide patients access to the latest robotic techniques, prioritizing patient safety and surgical excellence.