Lung conditions (non-cancerous)
Thoracic Surgeons at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, are widely recognized experts in evaluating and diagnosing non-cancerous lung conditions including: - Diaphragm paralysis
- Emphysema/COPD
- Pleural effusion (a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity)
- Pneumothorax (lung collapse)
- Pulmonary nodules*
Surgical procedures to treat these conditions may include:
- Laparoscopic diaphragm placation (provides the lung with greater volume for expansion)
- Lung volume reduction surgery or bullectomy
- Thoracentesis (removal of fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall)
- Placement of pleural drainage catheters
- Thoracoscopic pleurodesis (procedure that adheres the outside of the lung to the inside of the chest cavity to prevent the lung from collapsing again)
- Thoracoscopic lung biopsy
* We’ve a dedicated clinic and multi-specialty care team to diagnose and treat pulmonary lung nodules.
Thoracic Surgery |
Clinic Locations
Thoracic Surgery Clinic
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Masonic Cancer Clinic
Masonic Memorial Building
424 Harvard St.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Appointments: 612-624-LUNG (5864)
We also see patients at Fairview Southdale Hospital:
Medical Oncology Clinic
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6363 France Ave. S., Ste. 610
Edina, MN 55435
Appointments: 612-624-LUNG (5864)
Clinics:
Minneapolis
- Thoracic Surgery Clinic
- Masonic Memorial Building
Masonic Cancer Clinic
424 Harvard St. SE - Minneapolis, MN 55455
- 612-624-LUNG
- Masonic Memorial Building
- Lung Nodule Clinic
- Masonic Memorial Building Masonic Cancer Clinic 424 Harvard St. SE
- Minneapolis, MN 55455
- 612-624-LUNG (5864)
