At the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute, our experts provide hope to patients in need. Our mission is to offer personalized care to all of our patients and their families. The below stories feature those who have received expert care and treatment from our team.
Note: These patients' treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.
When a new cancerous lung nodule was found years after treatment for rectal cancer and lung cancer, Tracey Miller was referred to UPMC for specialized thoracic surgery. Today, she is back to enjoying everyday life and grateful for the time she has with her loved ones.
For years, Deborah has been treated for acid reflux. During a regular endoscopy, doctors discovered a giant paraoesophageal hiatal hernia, leading her to undergo robotic-assisted thoracic surgery at UPMC. Now, Deborah is fully recovered and has returned to her favorite hobbies of spending time outdoors and camping with her husband.
Despite receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, Mary was grateful that a low-dose CT scan revealed the cancer at an early stage. After undergoing a minimally invasive procedure, she’s feeling healthy and has improved quality of life.
John Davis participated in the Pittsburgh Lung Screening Study (PLuSS), which led experts at UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute to diagnose his lung cancer at an early stage and perform lung resection surgery to remove it.
After being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, Jeff received a robotic-assisted esophagectomy. Read Jeff's story to learn more about his experience at UPMC.
When David Solovey was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he knew that surgery would be his only hope. With the support of his family, he began searching for the best treatment available. His search led him to the UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute.
