Complete Thoracic Options
From VATS biopsy to major lung and oesophageal resection — the full range of chest surgery in one centre.
Institute of Excellence
Thoracic Surgery
Complete Chest Surgery. Minimally Invasive Where It Matters.
The Institute of Excellence – Thoracic Surgery at Amandeep Hospitals offers complete thoracic surgical options under one roof — expert care for conditions of the chest, lungs, oesophagus, pleura and mediastinum.
Our thoracic surgical team specialises in complex cases such as lung and oesophageal cancer, mediastinal tumours, tuberculosis complications and lung abscess — using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) wherever it is appropriate for precise, minimally invasive treatment and faster recovery.
Our focus is simple:
To treat disease of the chest with the least invasive effective operation — and to support every patient from diagnosis through recovery and rehabilitation.
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy
- VATS
- Cancer Surgery
- Lung · Oesophagus
- Rib Fixation & Repair
- Chest Trauma
- Post-Operative Critical Care
- Surgical ICU
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy
Cancer Surgery
Rib Fixation & Repair
Post-Operative Critical Care
VATS
Keyhole Chest Surgery
About the Institute
Expert Care for the Chest, Lungs and Oesophagus
Amandeep Hospitals offers advanced thoracic surgery for conditions affecting the chest, lungs, oesophagus and surrounding structures — with a team equipped to handle a wide spectrum of cases with excellence.
From lung cancer management to pneumothorax, haemoptysis, empyema and chest wall disease, the Institute combines cutting-edge technology with a patient-centric approach to ensure precise diagnosis, minimally invasive procedures and comprehensive post-operative care.
We also provide specialised vascular access procedures — chemo port, permanent catheter (Perm Cath) and PICC line placement — for patients requiring long-term treatment, and end-to-end cancer management including counselling, treatment and rehabilitation.
The Institute brings together:
- Dedicated thoracic surgeon and team
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Lung and oesophageal cancer surgery with oncology support
- Bronchoscopy and airway procedures
- CT imaging and pulmonary function testing
- Surgical ICU with ventilator and chest-drain care
Keyhole where possible. Open where necessary.
VATS lets the surgeon operate inside the chest through small incisions and a camera — with less pain, a shorter stay and faster recovery than a traditional thoracotomy.
The Institute is equally equipped for open surgery when the disease demands it, so no patient is turned away because their case is complex.
The Amandeep Advantage
More Than an Operation
Chest surgery demands precise diagnosis, the right operative approach and careful critical care afterwards. At Amandeep, each is built into the Institute.
Minimally Invasive First
Video-assisted thoracoscopy used wherever appropriate for smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery.
Precise Diagnosis
CT imaging, bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing to plan surgery and assess fitness for it.
Cancer Care Integrated
Thoracic surgery planned alongside oncology, with vascular access, counselling and rehabilitation in one pathway.
Surgical ICU
Post-operative critical care with ventilator support and chest-drain management by an experienced team.
Conditions We Treat
From Lung Cancer to Chest Trauma
The Institute manages malignant, infective, traumatic and congenital disease of the chest in adults and children.
Lung Cancer
Resection of lung tumours with lymph node sampling, planned with oncology.
Oesophageal Cancer
Surgical treatment of tumours of the food pipe as part of a full cancer pathway.
Mediastinal Tumours
Thymic, neurogenic and other masses between the lungs.
Empyema & Pleural Effusion
Infected or trapped fluid around the lung needing drainage or decortication.
Pneumothorax
Collapsed lung, including recurrent cases needing surgical prevention.
Tuberculosis Complications
Post-tubercular lung destruction, bronchiectasis and fibrothorax.
Lung Abscess & Haemoptysis
Infective lung disease and coughing of blood needing surgical control.
Chest Injury
Rib fractures, lung injury and haemothorax after road and industrial accidents.
Chest Wall Deformity
Congenital and acquired deformities of the ribs and sternum, including in children.
Treatments & Procedures
The Full Range of Chest Surgery
Every procedure — diagnostic, curative or palliative — is selected for the disease, the patient's fitness and the least invasive route to a good result.
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Keyhole chest surgery through small incisions with a camera — used for biopsy, lung resection, pleural disease and more.
Lung Resection for Cancer
Lobectomy, segmentectomy or pneumonectomy with lymph node sampling, planned alongside oncology.
Oesophageal Surgery
Oesophagectomy and related procedures for cancer and benign disease of the food pipe.
Decortication for Empyema
Removal of the thick peel around a trapped lung so it can expand and breathing improves.
Pneumothorax Surgery
Bullectomy and pleurodesis to prevent repeated lung collapse.
Mediastinal Tumour Excision
Surgical removal of tumours between the lungs, including thymic and neurogenic tumours.
Chest Trauma Surgery
Drainage, rib fixation and repair of lung injury after road or industrial accidents.
Vascular Access & Airway Procedures
Chemo port, Perm Cath and PICC line placement, plus diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
Been told you need chest surgery?
A thoracic consultation will confirm the diagnosis, assess your fitness and tell you whether a keyhole approach is possible.
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Built for Precision Inside the Chest
Operating inside the chest means working around the heart, great vessels and a lung that must keep the patient breathing. The Institute is equipped for that precision.
Thoracoscopy and bronchoscopy suites, CT and lung function testing, and a surgical ICU sit together — so diagnosis, surgery and recovery happen in one coordinated pathway.
What supports the surgical team:
- Thoracoscopy suite with HD camera and instruments
- Video bronchoscopy for airway diagnosis and treatment
- CT imaging for surgical planning
- Pulmonary function testing to assess fitness for surgery
- Modular operation theatres
- Surgical ICU with ventilator support
- Chest-drain management and physiotherapy
- Oncology, pulmonology and critical care on site
Smaller incisions. Same operation.
VATS performs the same resection or drainage as open surgery — through incisions a fraction of the size.
For suitable patients that means less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to normal breathing and activity.
Why Choose Amandeep
Because Chest Surgery Should Not Mean Travelling Far
Patients from across the region once had to leave Punjab for complex thoracic surgery. The Institute was built so they no longer have to.
- 01Accurate diagnosis
- 02Fitness assessment
- 03Right operation
- 04Minimally invasive approach
- 05Surgical ICU care
- 06Rehabilitation & follow-up
Dedicated Thoracic Surgeon
A specialist thoracic surgical team focused exclusively on disease of the chest, lungs and oesophagus.
Complete Surgical Options
Every thoracic procedure — keyhole and open — available in one centre, so no case is too complex.
Cancer Care Under One Roof
Surgery, chemotherapy access, counselling and rehabilitation coordinated within Amandeep.
Care for Children Too
Minimally invasive techniques used wherever possible for congenital, infective and chest wall conditions in children.
Your Journey at the Institute
From Diagnosis to Breathing Freely
Seven coordinated stages — from the first chest scan to the day you are back to full activity.
- 01
Consultation
The thoracic surgeon reviews your symptoms, history and existing imaging.
- 02
Diagnosis
CT, bronchoscopy and biopsy establish exactly what the problem is.
- 03
Fitness Assessment
Lung function and cardiac assessment confirm you can safely undergo surgery.
- 04
Surgery
VATS or open procedure performed in a modular theatre by the thoracic team.
- 05
Surgical ICU
Close monitoring, pain control and chest-drain management after the operation.
- 06
Recovery
Chest physiotherapy and early mobilisation to restore breathing and strength.
- 07
Follow-Up
Ongoing review, and for cancer patients, coordinated oncology care and rehabilitation.
Start at step one.
Book a consultation and let a specialist review your chest scan.
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Beyond the Operating Room
We Measure Success in Breaths Taken
Chest surgery is successful when the patient breathes, moves and lives freely again.
For one person, that means a lung tumour removed with a clear margin. For another, it means a trapped lung released so they can climb stairs again, or a young patient whose collapsed lung will not return.
Our approach therefore goes beyond the operation itself.
Breathing
Lung function protected and restored.
Recovery
Smaller incisions and faster return to activity.
Cancer Control
Surgery integrated with the full oncology pathway.
Quality of Life
Because the real outcome of chest surgery is the life that follows it.
Technology With a Human Touch
Advanced Surgery, Personal Care
It is Surgeon + Thoracoscopy + Team + Patient.
Thoracoscopy lets the surgeon see and operate inside the chest through incisions the width of a finger.
CT and lung function testing tell us exactly what to remove and whether the patient can withstand it.
But a cancer diagnosis or a collapsed lung is frightening, and no instrument reassures.
At Amandeep, advanced thoracic surgery is delivered by a team that explains, listens and stays with you — with one objective:
Precise surgery.Faster recovery.Better breathing.
Meet the Team
Our Thoracic Surgery Specialists
Thoracic surgeons supported by pulmonologists, oncologists, anaesthetists and critical care specialists.
Dr. Navdeep Singh Nanda
Senior Consultant & Head Dept. of Thoracic Surgery
MBBS(Gold Medalist), MS(General Surgery), DNB(Thoracic Surgery), MNAMS, FMAS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about thoracic surgery, VATS and recovery.
Thoracic surgery treats conditions of the chest including lung cancer, oesophageal cancer, mediastinal tumours, pneumothorax, empyema, tuberculosis complications, lung abscess and chest injury. It also includes procedures on the chest wall, diaphragm and airways.
Common procedures include lung tumour removal (lobectomy, segmentectomy or pneumonectomy), oesophagectomy, decortication for empyema, mediastinal tumour excision, pneumothorax surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Open chest surgery is used for conditions that cannot be treated by keyhole methods.
VATS uses small incisions instead of a large thoracotomy, which means less pain, a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery and a lower risk of some complications. Not every condition is suitable for VATS — your surgeon will advise which approach is right for you.
Recovery depends on the operation and your health. Minimally invasive procedures may allow return to normal activity in 2–4 weeks; open surgery may need 6–8 weeks or longer, with chest physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Your surgeon will give you a personal timeline.
As with any major surgery there are risks — infection, bleeding, lung complications and anaesthesia-related issues. Careful fitness assessment, modern surgical techniques and surgical ICU care at the Institute keep these risks as low as possible.
Yes. Paediatric thoracic surgery treats congenital defects, lung infections, chest wall deformities, tumours and other conditions of the lungs, oesophagus and diaphragm. Minimally invasive techniques are used wherever possible for faster recovery and less discomfort.
Institute of Excellence
Complete Chest Surgery, Close to Home
A chest condition is serious — but it does not have to mean leaving the region for treatment.
Get your diagnosis reviewed by our thoracic surgical team and understand which treatment, keyhole or open, is right for you.
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