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Dr. Shashikiran N J

Thoracic Surgeon

6 Years • MBBS, MS (Gen Surg), M. Ch (AIIMS, NEW DELHI). Trained in open, advanced Thoracoscopy and Robotic surgery in Thoracic.

Hyderabad

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

₹1200

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FAQs

What is the difference between a thoracic surgeon and a cardiac surgeon?

A thoracic surgeon usually performs surgeries to treat disorders of the esophagus, lungs, and chest wall. On the other hand, a cardiac surgeon mainly performs surgeries of the heart and blood vessels.

What are some of the procedures performed by thoracic surgeons?

Some of the surgical procedures performed by thoracic surgeons are lung volume reduction surgery, lung cancer surgeries (e.g. lobectomy, esophagectomy, etc.), and pleurectomy (removal of pleura).