capabilities.services @ CVTS

Our practice comprises one of the largest volume centers for cardiothoracic and peripheral vascular surgery in North Carolina.  Our capabilities and services include:

Cardiac Surgery

Comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care is provided by six fellowship trained, Board-Certified cardiac surgeons who perform more than 1000 major cardiac procedures annually. Commonly performed procedures include:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally-Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
  • Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
  • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Procurement for CABG
  • Valve Replacement (mechanical and bioprosthetic)
  • Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair
  • Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation (Maze Procedure)
  • Stentless Porcine Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Homograft Replacement of the Aortic Valve and Aortic Root
  • Pulmonary Autograft Aortic Valve Replacement (Ross Procedure)
  • Surgical Management of Endocarditis
  • Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm or Aortic Dissection
  • Repair of Adult Congenital Heart Lesions
  • ABIOMED Mechanical Ventricular Assist Support
  • Management of Thoracic Trauma (Heart, Lungs, Aorta, etc.)
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Placement

Thoracic Surgery

Advanced surgical treatment of a wide variety of thoracic diseases is provided by six fellowship-trained, Board-Certified thoracic surgeons. Comprehensive approaches to the management of benign and malignant diseases of the lung, esophagus, and mediastinum are combined with modern and innovative surgical techniques in order to provide the most effective and efficient mode of therapy. Commonly performed procedures include:

  • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Pulmonary Resection
  • Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Sleeve Lobectomy
  • Esophagogastrectomy (transthoracic or transhiatal)
  • VATS Heller Myotomy for Achalasia
  • Cervical Mediastinoscopy, Anterior Mediastinotomy
  • Combined-modality Therapy for Advanced Thoracic Malignancies
  • Comprehensive Cancer Staging
  • Combined Chestwall Resection and Reconstruction
  • VATS Pleurodesis for Spontaneous Pneumothorax or Malignant Effusion
  • VATS Drainage and Decortication for Empyema
  • VATS Lung Biopsy
  • Laser Brochoscopy and Endobronchial Stents
  • VATS or Subxyphoid Pericardial Window, Pericardiectomy
  • Resection of Mediastinal Tumors, Thymectomy
  • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema
  • Dorsal Sympathectomy for Hyperhydrosis

Vascular Surgery

Comprehensive care for the patient with any and all major vascular diseases is provided by six fellowship-trained, Board-Certified vascular surgeons through the auspices of the Vascular Institute of the Piedmont.

We emphasize the complete care of patients with vascular diseases by combining our expertise in vascular surgery with non-invasive vascular examination, peripheral angiography, and catheter-based therapy including percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent placement, and other advanced technologies. Our vascular lab is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL). Commonly performed procedures include:

  • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Aortobifemoral Bypass
  • Infrainguinal Bypass (femoral-popliteal, etc.)
  • Iliac and Femoral Angioplasty
  • Dialysis Access Surgery
  • Vena Caval Filter Placement
  • Varicose Vein Sclerotherapy, Ligation and Stripping
  • Peripheral Angiography
  • Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Vascular Institute of Piedmont

CVTS formed the Vascular Institute of the Piedmont (VIP) in 1998 to more clearly identify the division of peripheral vascular services available within CVTS. The goals of VIP include the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients with peripheral vascular disease utilizing services including:

  • Comprehensive History and Physical Examination
  • Non-invasive Vascular Examination *
  • Carotid Ultrasound and Duplex Scanning
  • Diagnostic Angiography
  • Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Angioplasty & Stent Placement
  • Peripheral Vascular Surgery
  • Treatment of Venous Stasis Disease and Varicose Veins
  • Patient Education and Counseling
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