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Pulmonology & Lung Surgery at HUMC - Outcomes that Exceed National Averages
Hackensack University Medical Center world-renowned thoracic oncology specialists provide leading-edge care for lung and esophageal cancers with outcomes that exceed national averages — providing patients with a full range of innovative treatment options. Our thoracic oncology team is involved in pioneering clinical trials and is internationally recognized for using groundbreaking robotic-assisted surgery techniques to deliver minimally invasive care with faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, and outcomes that exceed national averages. We use advanced surgical, medical and radiation therapies to treat complex tumors that may be considered inoperable or untreatable at other centers and new hope for patients.
Hackensack University Medical Center Achieves Same-Day Discharge Following Robotic Thymectomy
Shifts in drain protocols and pain management prioritization key to earlier release for 50% of patients
Hackensack University Medical Center Relieves Post-Pneumonia Empyema with Hydrodissection
Thorough scar tissue removal and minimal blood loss in single-incision, camera-guided procedure
Elevating Lung Surgery Consistency, Quality and Efficiency at Hackensack University Medical Center
Dual surgeon approaches, consensus care decisions and integrated imaging and robotic surgery technology maximize resources and enhance thoracic surgery care
Same-Day Discharge after Thoracic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center
Streamlined care protocols, continual process improvement and Ion adoption deliver superior outcomes and quick discharge
Real-time CT Imaging Boosts Ion Bronchoscopy Lung Biopsy Success to 90% at Hackensack University Medical Center
In-procedure imaging adjusts for body movement for greater accuracy during lesion biopsy
Patient Successfully Treated for Three Lung Cancer Incidences over 8-Year Span at Hackensack University Medical Center
Robotic surgery, Ion bronchoscopy, radiation and early detection in follow-up engaged in multimodal treatment strategy
Longitudinal Care Ensures Early Detection of Recurrent and Subsequent Lung Cancers at Hackensack University Medical Center
CT Screening program follows lung cancer patients with semiannual or annual screenings to address increased cancer risks following primary cancer