Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Department of Thoracic Surgery
Department of Thoracic Surgery was established in 2001 and provides service in Hacettepe Adult Hospital.
In our department, diagnoses and treatments of all of the diseases about thoracic surgery are performed. These diseases are malignant and benign diseases of lungs, pleura, chest wall and thoracic cavity. Also, congenital disorders relevant to thoracic cavity and chest wall are also treated.
Malignant lung diseases
Lung cancer one of the most common causes of death in Turkey and world-wide. The treatment of patients with lung cancer which has progressed to surgical stage is performed successfully in our department. Surgical interventions can be palliative or curative. Approximately 2-4 units of blood are required for the surgery (the blood provided from patient relatives is not necessarily required to be in the same blood type with the patient as Blood Bank of our hospital exchanges these as needed). Subsequent to the surgery, patients are monitored with all of the opportunities of modern medicine in intensive care unit by a minimum of 3 physicians and staff qualified with special training. The patient whose general condition has improved is transferred to the ward. After medication treatment and diet are arranged, the patient is planned to be discharged within 6 to 8 days on condition that clinical condition of the patient allows so. The patient is called for follow-up examinations periodically.
Benign lung diseases
Benign lung diseases are also treated successfully in our department. A diagnosed patient needs 2-4 units of blood donation for surgery. The blood type of donated blood does not have to match with the blood type of the patient. Under normal conditions, the duration of staying in intensive care unit is 1 day after surgery. After medication treatment and diet are arranged, the patient is planned to be discharged within 6 to 8 days and the patient is called for follow-up examinations periodically.
Congenital thoracic cavity and chest wall diseases
Various diseases develop due to malformation of lungs and chest wall in the womb. Primary diseases are pigeon chest and pectus excavatum. These anomalies can have a negative effect on cardiac and respiratory functions as well as posing aesthetical problems. Aesthetic form can be corrected and permanent cardiac and respiratory malfunctions can be prevented with surgical interventions.
Other common autoimmune disease is myasteia gravis. Generally, it occurs due to the disease of thymus which is an organ that produces cells for the defense mechanisms of the body. Surgical removal of thymus tissue is the main factor in the treatment of this disease.
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Thoracic Surgery provides service with two different outpatient clinics.
Thoracic Surgery Appointments
In our department, appointments for examination in outpatient clinic can be scheduled by dialing 444 4 444 and clicking “Online Appointment” link.
Besides, examination and check-up appointments are given by secretariat of outpatient clinic as well.
Trainings are held on Fridays.
Outpatient Clinic of Academic Staff
The rooms of the academic staff of our department are located on Floor B of Adult Hospital and 1st floor of Hacettepe İhsan Doğramacı Children's Hospital.
Head of the Department and Outpatient Clinic of Academic Staff
Is is located on floor B at Hacettepe Adult Hospital. Floor B is two floors below the ground floor of Adult Hospital after entering from doors no. 1 or 2.
Telephone:
+90 (312) 305 17 73
+90 (312) 305 17 74
Outpatient Clinic of Thoracic Surgery
It is located on the ground floor of Adult Hospital Outbuilding of Outpatient Clinics.
Telephone:
+90 (312) 305 31 36
Thoracic Surgery Ward
Thoracic Surgery Ward (Ward 54 and Ward 64) is located on the 4th floor of Adult Hospital. You can reach our services located on the 4th floor by using the first or the second elevator after entering from door no. 7.
Telephone:
+90 (312) 305 16 40
+90 (312) 305 16 45
+90 (312) 305 15 40
In you know the number of the room your patient has been staying in, you can directly connect to the room via electronic switchboard. You should dial +90 (312) 305 30 85 or 0 (312) 305 30 86 to this end. You should merely dial the number of the room in which your patient has been staying when automated answering system responds to your call.
For instance, if your patient has been staying in number 14 within Ward 64, you should call +90 (312) 305 30 85 or +90 (312) 305 30 86 and dial 64 14 when automated answering system asks you the room number.