Cardiothoracic Surgery Springfield, MO

The Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team in Springfield, MO treats the entire spectrum of cardiothoracic disease including disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and aorta in the chest. Our expertise and experience allow state-of-the-art care for chest problems from the most routine to the most complex. All of our surgeons have been trained in nationally recognized programs and two were faculty members at major medical schools.

Our treatment philosophy encompasses the whole patient with a personal approach, utilizing the expertise of the cardiothoracic surgery care team. We strive to remain on the cutting edge of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, constantly reassessing and updating our techniques and approaches to patient care. Whether as a primary or secondary opinion, Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery's surgeons would like the opportunity to review your case and offer our expertise and advice.

Robotic-Assisted Lung Surgery in Southwest Missouri

When surgery is needed for conditions affecting your lungs, robotic-assisted surgery may be an option. If your Mercy doctor recommends surgery, and it's determined that you're a candidate, the trained doctors at Mercy Hospital Springfield will perform surgery with the assistance of robotic technology. This means that instead of a large incision through your chest wall, a few small incisions will be made between your ribs.

Robotic-assisted surgery of the chest cavity offers patients potential benefits over traditional surgical approaches, including: