Minimally invasive & robotic surgery
Lung & thoracic surgery
For patients seeking a surgical review of a lung nodule, lung cancer or an esophageal condition.
What we help you clarify
- 01
Clarify the diagnosis and the reason for recommending an operation.
- 02
Discuss minimally invasive and open approaches with the thoracic team.
- 03
Include breathing function, recovery and any additional treatment in the review.
We help you obtain a surgeon’s explanation of the proposed procedure and alternatives before committing to the visit.
Records to have ready
After agreeing the services, we help prepare these for the hospital. You can start the first conversation without uploading a complete file.
- Chest CT images and reports
- Biopsy/pathology and staging information if available
- Lung function tests, prior treatment and medication list
Send original scan files when requested. Reports are translated; the images remain in their original diagnostic format.
How we prepare your recordsCost and time away from home
Travel planning follows the assessment and recovery plan. Discharge from the ward does not automatically mean readiness for a long flight.
Items to include in the estimate
- Preoperative assessment and procedure
- Anesthesia, consumables and hospital stay
- Postoperative imaging, pathology and follow-up
Questions for the medical team
01Is more diagnostic work needed before deciding on surgery?
02What part of the lung or esophagus would be treated?
03What are the criteria for flying home after the procedure?
Further reading
Surgery for cancer — National Cancer InstituteDepartments to consider

Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Medical oncology · Thoracic surgery · Radiation oncology
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Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Nasopharyngeal cancer · Head & neck surgery · Medical oncology
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Breast surgery · Pancreatic surgery · Gynecologic oncology
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First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Respiratory medicine · Thoracic surgery
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Start in writing. Your first conversation and initial hospital enquiries are free.