Thoracic surgery refers to surgeries of internal organs in the chest, like the heart, lungs, and esophagus. Thoracic surgery includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplant, lung transplant, and removal of parts of cancer affected lungs. Specialized thoracic surgeons treat lung and esophageal cancer, while specialized cardiac surgeons handle heart surgeries.
Lung cancer is one of the most complex thoracic surgery, including removing a tumour, lymph, and nodules for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.