Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic surgery is the surgical treatment of organs inside the chest, including the lungs, chest wall and mediastinum. Our surgeons manage lung cancer, pleural disease and mediastinal tumors, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive video-assisted (VATS) techniques.
Medically reviewed by the Florence Healthcare medical team · Last reviewed June 2026
One coordinated team, one plan for your care
Our thoracic surgery department treats diseases of the chest, lungs and mediastinum, from lung cancer and pleural disorders to mediastinal masses and chest-wall conditions. Surgeons collaborate closely with chest physicians, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists in a multidisciplinary setting, and minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is used where suitable to reduce surgical trauma and support faster recovery.
International patients are guided by a dedicated coordinator who arranges remote review of CT scans, PET imaging, biopsy and lung-function results by the operating surgeon before travel. You receive a clear surgical plan and a transparent, personalized cost estimate in advance, with detailed information about your expected hospital stay, recovery and the follow-up care you will need after returning home.
Programs & sub-specialties
- Lung cancer surgery
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Pleural disease management
- Mediastinal tumor surgery
- Chest wall and rib surgery
- Lung nodule evaluation and resection
Why patients choose the Thoracic Surgery
Minimally invasive VATS expertise
Where the disease allows, our surgeons perform lung operations through small VATS incisions, which can mean less pain and a quicker return to normal activity than open surgery.
Surgery planned with the cancer team
Lung-cancer cases are reviewed in a multidisciplinary tumor board so that the surgical plan fits within your overall oncology treatment.
Built for international patients
A dedicated coordinator, care in your language, invitation letters for your visa, airport transfers and a transparent cost estimate before you travel.
Accredited quality & safety
Care delivered to internationally recognized JCI standards across our İstanbul hospitals, with outcomes tracked and reviewed.
Treatments & procedures we offer
Explore the procedures our team performs. Each has a clear, answer-first guide covering what it involves, recovery and a transparent cost estimate — select any treatment to learn more.
Conditions we treat
Explore related conditions- Lung cancer
- Pleural effusion
- Mediastinal masses
- Pulmonary nodules
Understand your diagnosis
Plain-language, provider-reviewed articles on conditions, tests and procedures in our Health Library.
Equipped thoracic operating theaters
Operations are performed in modern theaters supported by high-resolution imaging and minimally invasive thoracoscopic systems for precise lung and chest surgery.
- Video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS)
- High-resolution CT and PET planning
- Image-guided lung nodule localization
- On-site frozen-section pathology
- Dedicated thoracic intensive care
Your journey, supported before, during and after
From your first message to your follow-up back home, a dedicated coordinator handles the details — so you can focus on your treatment, in your language.
Thoracic Surgery — frequently asked questions
Yes. Your coordinator can send your CT and PET scans, biopsy results and lung-function tests for remote review by the operating surgeon, who will outline a surgical plan and a personalized cost estimate before you arrange travel.
VATS is suitable for many lung and pleural operations, but the right approach depends on the size, location and stage of the disease. Your surgeon will explain whether a minimally invasive or open operation is safest for you.
Recovery varies with the procedure and approach, and minimally invasive surgery often shortens the hospital stay. Your team provides an expected timeline for hospitalization, recovery in İstanbul and when it is safe to fly home.
Ready to plan your treatment?
Share your reports for a free, no-obligation second opinion and a transparent cost estimate — usually within 48 hours.
Accredited to Joint Commission International (JCI) standards
Quality and patient safety reviewed against the JCI 8th Edition — see our accreditations.