| offers expertise in the general thoracic surgery field and includes cutting-edge multimodality cancer treatment and minimally invasive surgical procedures. We specialize in treating these diseases: For detailed descriptions of procedures and disease processes please visit The Society of Thoracic Surgery Patient Information page or click on a linked topic above.
Unique services provided by the GBMC Thoracic Surgery Division include:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical techniques are used preferentially in all facets of the GBMC thoracic surgery practice. Patients undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in the chest or laparoscopic procedures for treatment of swallowing problems, generally experience fewer complications, less pain and scarring after surgery and consequently have a quicker recovery. Clinical Trial Participation
--Nearly 85% of eligible patients participate in clinical trials examining the diagnosis, treatment, surveillance of disease.
--GBMC is an active clinical trial center participating in cooperative group trials (CALGB, ACOSOG, RTOG, SWOG, ECOG) as well as industry sponsored trials.
Post-thoracic surgery pulmonary and physical therapy rehabilitation
A guided, supervised program of exercise and therapy designed specifically to facilitate rapid recovery after thoracic surgery. Learn more about this program.
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GBMC was again ranked among the top 50 for cancer services in the United States in the latest U.S.News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals" listing. GBMC was the only community hospital in Maryland ranked in any specialty, and only 176 of the approximate 5,000 medical centers in the United States were recognized in any category. GBMC's cancer services has also been ranked in the Top 50 in 1999, 2001 and 2005.
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