What to expect before, during and after a lung cancer operation?
The specific details of your surgery will depend on various factors, including your cancer stage and overall health. It’s important to consult with a medical professional for personalised advice. However, here are some aspects that are often involved in lung cancer surgery: 1. Pre-operative preparations: You may need to undergo tests and assessments before the […]
Post-Lung Cancer Surgery Lifestyle Changes in the UK
What is the impact of lung cancer surgery? Lung cancer surgery can significantly impact a person’s health and overall well-being. Here are some common effects and benefits of lung cancer surgery: It’s important to note that the impact of lung cancer surgery may vary for each individual, and the recovery process can take time. Rehabilitation […]
Can I afford private thoracic surgery? All your questions answered.
Is thoracic surgery expensive in the UK? Thoracic surgery, like any medical procedure, can vary in cost based on several factors, such as the complexity of the surgery, the specific hospital or clinic, the surgeon’s fees, and other related expenses. Mr Scarci operates at different hospitals to allow as many patients as possible to benefit from […]
When do you see a cardiothoracic surgeon?
This is one of the most common questions that patients ask their GPs or physicians. The concept of cardiothoracic surgeon is, sometime, difficult to understand as we are a small surgical specialty that deals with a limited range of issues and we are something a bit mysterious for many patients. Sometime even individuals that works […]
What will happen immediately after my key-hole lung operation?
You might have heard a lot about keyhole lung operation, but what does that mean exactly in chest surgery? The technical term that you might have spotted on a letter from your doctor or heard during a consultation is VATS, that stands for video-assisted thoracic surgery. In simple terms surgeons perform small cuts in the […]
What you always wanted to ask about keyhole lung cancer surgery
Recovering from cancer surgeries brings peculiar challenges that patients have to face. Surgical approaches for cancer require close monitoring of several factors. Collectively, these factors determine the overall health outcome for the patients. Keyhole lung cancer surgery is performed routinely by Mr Scarci with just one single cut of 3cm. Such approach determines a faster recovery, reduced […]
