Thoracoscopy Treatment in Guntur

Thoracoscopy or Thoracoscopy surgery in Guntur is a term involving internal examination of the pleural cavity, usually with a camera fitted so that the inner area can be viewed for inconsistencies. Thoracoscopy needs to be performed after the administration of anaesthesia. The treatment is quite popular as it an invasive procedure to treat multiple lung-related problems without making large slits in the affected region.

The entire procedure is quite simple. Yet it is important to understand the nuances of the process and be prepared for it

1. A few days before the Thoracoscopy treatment in Guntur, stop taking medications that makes your blood thin or contains blood anti-coagulant
2. Do not eat or drink on the day of the thoracoscopy procedure

The entire process from the beginning to the end can take roughly about 30 mins to several hours at Lung hospitals in Guntur. In the event that the pulmonologist feels that samples need to be taken for a later use the process can take more time. The doctor will insert a tube in the patient's throat so that a machine can take care of the breathing. He will also make 2-3 cuts on the chest area a little over the seventh, sixth and fourth ribs to insert the thoracoscope, camera and other tools in the region. Once the process is done, the incision will be stitched back.

A similar procedure is known as thoracotomy. However, thoracoscopy is preferred by pulmonologists the world over due to the quicker recovery time, lesser pain felt by the patient and subsequently less complications. In thoracotomy, the incisions made by the doctor are larger and thus take a longer time to heal. However, Dr. A. Balasree Sowmya, one of the Best pulmonology specialist in Guntur makes sure this is as smooth as possible.