{"id":2606,"date":"2022-11-15T11:17:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T11:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/?p=2606"},"modified":"2025-12-16T03:10:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T03:10:25","slug":"reasons-why-you-would-be-referred-to-a-thoracic-surgeon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/reasons-why-you-would-be-referred-to-a-thoracic-surgeon\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Why You Would Be Referred To A Thoracic Surgeon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is a Thoracic Surgeon?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/\">thoracic surgeon<\/a> is a doctor who operates on the heart, lungs, oesophagus, and major blood vessels within the chest\/thorax, in addition to bony structures and tissues that form the chest cavity. Thoracic surgeons treat an entire spectrum of both benign and malignant conditions in the chest.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thoracic surgeon may specialise in areas such as adult cardiac surgery, paediatric heart surgery, or general thoracic surgery, which can cover organs such as the lungs, chest wall, etc. Thoracic surgery is an overall broad discipline that encompasses many fields of medicine.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoracic surgeons in Singapore are doctors who have obtained medical degrees and who have undergone further postgraduate training to train in the field of thoracic surgery. During the course of their specialist training, thoracic surgeons will often obtain further postgraduates qualifications such as a Masters of Medicine and a Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) specialist certification, which is obtained after passing the MRCS, an intercollegiate exam for surgical trainees.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Conditions Does a Thoracic Surgeon Treat?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thoracic surgeon is able to treat many different types of conditions that may be related to the organs and tissues found in the chest wall, such as the heart, lungs, oesophagus, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2884721\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chest wall reconstruction<\/a>. Such disorders include but are not limited to:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart valve disorders<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery disease<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart transplants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung conditions&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/lung-cancer-specialist-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung cancers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/mesothelioma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mesotheliomas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/pleural-effusion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pleural effusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/pneumothorax\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumothorax<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung transplant&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphysema&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal tract conditions&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/oesophageal-cancer-specialist-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oesophageal cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurological conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/hyperhidrosis-surgery-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperhidrosis<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/myasthenia-gravis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myasthenia gravis<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Chest wall reconstruction&nbsp;<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Spine surgery&nbsp;<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Reasons to See a Thoracic Surgeon<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Singapore, you may be referred to see a thoracic surgeon if you experience the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent fainting spells&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing out blood (haemoptysis)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn\/gastric reflux&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, there are many reasons that you or a loved one may require a consult with a thoracic surgeon.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any illness, medical condition, accident, growth, or disease in the chest area may require the expertise of a thoracic surgeon who will be able to diagnose your condition and recommend ideal treatment options for your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to Expect from the Thoracic Surgeon<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to your consult with a thoracic surgeon, it would be good to come prepared with information on your medical history, as well as a list of all the medications you are currently on, as well as to have a clear, concise, and accurate list of all your relevant medical histories, including any past surgeries or admissions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the consult, the surgeon will first take a medical history from you and review your medical records. They will ask you for a list of your current symptoms, and your medical history, as well as explore more about you and your background to help to understand your overall health situation better. Following this, they may perform a physical examination which includes listening to your heart and lungs, as well as taking your blood pressure. In addition, you may also be sent for further diagnostic testing such as a chest x-ray or an ECG.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the consult, your thoracic surgeon may suggest more conservative forms of treatment for your condition. A detailed discussion about the operation, including its benefits, risks, alternatives, and complications, will be brought up, and you will be able to explore the whole array of treatment options that have been offered to you. You will also be briefed more on the surgical; procedure itself, and this can include finding out more about its indication, aims, recovery time, etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the International Centre for Thoracic Surgery, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/about-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Aneez<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will discuss your condition and work with you in creating a personalised treatment plan that best suilts your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the most common thoracic surgery?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/\">thoracic surgeries in Singapore<\/a> are usually done to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/icts.com.sg\/lung-cancer\/\">lung cancer<\/a>, whereby surgery is done to remove the cancer, as well as to obtain tissue samples from the lungs for further testing. Cardiac surgeries such as heart valve replacements and coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs) are also done for many patients who have heart conditions such as coronary artery disease.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Thoracic Surgeon? 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