Lung Tumor Surgery in Jordan

Thoracoscopic Lung Resection (VATS)

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi | Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

Thoracoscopic lung cancer resection (VATS) is one of the most advanced techniques for treating lung tumors.
It allows removal of the tumor without opening the chest, resulting in less pain, faster recovery, and excellent surgical outcomes.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in Jordan, performs this advanced procedure with extensive experience and excellent results in lung tumor surgery.

When is VATS lung cancer surgery recommended?

Early-stage lung cancer
Resectable tumors
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
No evidence of distant metastasis

Why choose thoracoscopic lung resection (VATS)?

Less pain after surgery
Small incisions (no chest opening)
Faster recovery
Lower complication rates
Excellent oncological outcomes

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

It is strongly associated with smoking, which accounts for nearly 90% of cases. The risk increases with the number of years and amount of smoking.

Types of lung cancer

Lung cancer is mainly divided into:

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

Treatment decisions depend on the type and stage of the disease.

Symptoms of lung cancer

Symptoms often appear in advanced stages and may include:

Persistent cough
Change in chronic cough
Coughing blood (even small amounts)
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Hoarseness

Diagnosis of lung cancer

Diagnosis typically includes:

CT scan of the chest
MRI (in selected cases)
PET scan (if indicated)
Biopsy of lung tissue or lymph nodes

Early evaluation is especially important for high-risk patients (e.g., long-term smokers).

Treatment of lung cancer

Treatment depends on:

Tumor type
Stage of disease
Patient’s general health

Options include:

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Targeted therapy

Surgical treatment of lung cancer

Surgery is the best treatment option in early-stage lung cancer, especially NSCLC.

Types of surgical procedures include:

Wedge resection
Lobectomy (most common)
Pneumonectomy

Lymph nodes are usually removed to assess cancer spread.

Thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery (VATS)

VATS allows removal of lung tumors using a surgical camera through small incisions, without opening the chest.

This approach offers:

Faster recovery
Less postoperative pain
Better cosmetic results
Shorter hospital stay

Expertise in VATS lung surgery

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi has been performing thoracoscopic lung cancer surgeries since 2013 and is considered one of the pioneers of VATS in the region.

Procedures are performed using advanced techniques within a specialized surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes.