The Department of Thoracic Surgery provides safe, timely, and standardized operative and perioperative care for patients with chest diseases. This includes the surgical management of lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, esophageal disease, chest wall pathology, thoracic infections, pleural disorders, and thoracic trauma. As the only dedicated thoracic surgery service in the country, the department upholds the highest standards of surgical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate, patient-centered care.
Your Care Options
Comprehensive evaluation including
- Review of imaging (CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound).
- Pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary risk assessment.
- Optimization of comorbidities (COPD, cardiac disease, diabetes).
- Detailed briefing on operative strategy (open, VATS)
- Thoracic Surgical Procedures (Elective and Emergency)
Lung & Airway Procedures
- Lobectomy, segmentectomy, and pneumonectomy.
- VATS/mini-thoracotomy approaches for lung cancer.
- Bronchial sleeve resections.
- Surgery for bronchiectasis or severe infection.
Mediastinal & Chest Wall Surgery
- Resection of thymomas and other mediastinal masses.
- Repair of chest wall deformities or tumors.
- Surgical management of empyema (VATS decortication).
Oesophageal Procedures
- Oesophageal cancer surgery (where applicable).
- Management of esophageal perforations or strictures.
Pleural Disorders
- VATS pleurodesis for recurrent pneumothorax.
- Management of pleural effusions, hemothorax, and empyema.
Thoracic Trauma Care
- Emergency thoracotomy for penetrating or blunt trauma.
- Rib fracture stabilization (if available).
- Management of massive hemothorax or tension pneumothorax.
Post-operative Care
- Continuous monitoring in HDU/ICU as needed.
- Chest tube management and pulmonary hygiene.
- Pain control using regional blocks, epidural analgesia, and multimodal strategies.
- Early mobilization and respiratory physiotherapy.
- Discharge planning and postoperative education.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Oncology boards for lung and esophageal cancer.
- Joint management of complex trauma with emergency and ICU teams.
Our Team's Expertise
Dr. Cheetanand Mahadeo has led the Thoracic Surgery Service since its inception in January 2019. A general surgeon with a Thoracic Surgery Fellowship from McMaster University, he is a Fellow of the Caribbean, International, and American Colleges of Surgeons. He also holds memberships in ESTS and ERS and a Master’s degree in Respiratory Medicine.
Thoracic Surgeons
Specialists with advanced training in complex thoracic procedures, including minimally invasive surgery (VATS), oncologic resections, airway surgery, mediastinal disease, and thoracic trauma. They lead both elective and emergency thoracic operations and manage referrals from all regions of Guyana.