Boston Medical Center – Brighton

Thoracic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Solutions for Thoracic Disorders

The Department of Thoracic Surgery provides diagnosis and treatment for a range of cancers and other conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus and chest. Our experienced surgeons use the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques, offering advanced options that support faster healing and better outcomes. 

Our Team

Virginia Litle, MD

Thoracic Surgery

Michael O’Connor, MD

Thoracic Surgery

Amanda Meister Gale, NP

Thoracic Surgery

Patient Information

Conditions we treat include:

  • Benign foregut disease
  • Chest deformities
  • Chest (mediastinal) masses and tumors
  • Chest wall masses and tumors
  • Collapsed lung
  • Collapsing (“malacia”) of the trachea and bronchus
  • Esophageal cancer
  • GERD
  • Hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias
  • Lung nodules
  • Lung cancer
  • Pericardial disease and tumors
  • Pleural diseases, empyema, and lung abscesses
  • Stricture or stenosis of the larynx and trachea
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Thymic masses and diseases

We offer traditional (open) and minimally invasive surgery for thoracic conditions, including:

  • Minimally invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
  • Robotic lobectomy
  • Robotic VATS wedge resection