The Cardiopulmonary and Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic is the first point of contact for patients with cardiothoracic and/or cardiopulmonary conditions. The clinic performs exams and provides preliminary diagnoses during various investigational phases.
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Expert cardiothoracic care
Leveraging the latest methods and state-of-the-art equipment, the Cardiopulmonary and Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic integrates treatment across medical disciplines.
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is well known for its cutting edge technology and techniques in cardiac (heart) surgical procedures. In addition, the department performs a high volume of thoracic procedures, primarily by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The VATS procedure uses small cameras and surgical devices for diagnosis and treatment. With just three small openings of 5 mm, 10 mm and 4 cm, surgeons can perform just about any thoracic procedure, including a lung or partial lung resection (lobectomy), thymus gland removal, or thoracic cavity cleaning to treat serious infections that hinder breathing (empyema). Compared with invasive surgeries, the thoracoscopy offers dramatically less pain and accelerates return to complete physical activity.
Visiting the clinic
In the clinic, patients are examined and evaluated prior to their admission to and after discharge from the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The clinic recommends that patients visit the clinic after their initial consultation with a pulmonary (lung) doctor. If this is not possible, the clinic will provide the initial evaluation, Subject to patient illness and condition, the physician may recommend either an invasive or a noninvasive procedure.
A patient referred to the Cardiopulmonary and Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic for a preoperative evaluation is scheduled for a preliminary visit. During the visit, the patient is interviewed by a senior surgeon/physician, undergoes a physical examination and receives a comprehensive explanation of any additional tests needed and the proposed procedure. If the patient is indeed a surgical candidate, he or she will be scheduled either for a pre-surgery clinic visit or for admission to the cardiothoracic surgery department for the procedure.
Postoperative follow up patients are examined by the surgeon and provided with a care plan, which may include medication, physical rehabilitation, and instructions for returning to life activities.
Patients visiting the clinic should bring a financial commitment form (Form 17) from their health management organization (HMO) or payment in cash.
