Surgery is usually a first line of defense against lung cancer, providing an option to remove the cancer entirely or in part, reducing the chances of the cancer coming back. Northeast Georgia Health System offers advanced and robotic surgery options to help fight lung cancer through our nationally renowned thoracic surgery program. 

Why Choose NGHS for Lung Cancer Surgery

A national group’s latest report shows that people in northeast Georgia who need surgery for lung cancer can count on receiving some of the best care available in the United States from Northeast Georgia Health System. The lung cancer resection surgery program at NGHS recently earned top ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, placing it among the highest-performing 5% to 10% of thoracic surgery centers nationwide. 

Our cardiothoracic surgery team offers some of the most advanced and minimally invasive lung surgery techniques available. Utilizing the da Vinci robotic system, our surgeons can perform lung cancer surgery through just a few small incisions, providing the same great outcomes as open surgery but with less pain and faster recovery times.

Industry-Leading Lung Cancer Surgery Procedures Performed at NGMC

Our team provides comprehensive surgical care for a range of lung cancer treatments, including:

  • Wedge Resection
  • Lobectomy
  • Pneumonectomy

Reach Out to Our Lung Cancer Surgery Program

Call 770-219-7099 to learn more about our minimally invasive lung cancer surgery program or to find a specialist and location near you. 

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