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
Christopher Digesu, MD
Chief of Thoracic Surgery, BMC Health System
Primary Location
BMC, Moakley Building830 Harrison Ave.
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
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Michael C. O’Connor, Jr., MD
Thoracic Surgeon
Primary Location
BMC Health (Brighton/Nevins)11 Nevins St
Suite 201
Brighton, MA 02135
Suite 201
Brighton, MA 02135
Contact
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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
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (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