{"id":460,"date":"2025-09-19T14:21:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.csh.org.tw\/web\/csh-en\/?p=460"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:58:47","slug":"department-of-thoracic-surgery%ef%bd%9c%e8%83%b8%e8%85%94%e5%a4%96%e7%a7%91","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.csh.org.tw\/web\/csh-en\/?p=460","title":{"rendered":"Department of Thoracic Surgery\uff5c\u80f8\u8154\u5916\u79d1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u200b\u200bHistory of Thoracic Surgery<\/strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bYears<\/strong>\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b1980 – 1990\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDean Ming-Chih Cho, Institute of Lung Cancer Research, Tokyo Medical University, Japan, returned to Taichung, Taiwan, serve and perform thoracic surgery related in Chung Gang Branch of Chung Shan Medical University Hospital. Professor Jian-Min Xie of National Taiwan University was invited doctor.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b1990 – 1997\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Jiang-Shui Chen and Dr. Xi-quan Guo, joined to the thoracic surgery team of our hospital.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b1998\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\nDirector of Jian-Ming Su served and established Division of Thoracic Surgery in Da Qing Branch of CSH and further development of video-assisted thoracoscopic related surgery.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2000\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Gan-zhen Chen, who training in our hospital.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2003\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Xi-Ping Lu, joined the division of thoracic surgery.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2004\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Rui-Hong Chen, and Dr. Zi-Heng Xiao, whom training in the Department of Surgery of our hospital.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2008\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Gan-zhen Chen, promoted to be the visiting staff of thoracic surgery in our hospital.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2009\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bFrank Cheau-Feng Lin, joined to the division of thoracic surgery of our hospital as Chief. Establish thoracoscopic surgey. \u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2009\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Kwong-Kwok Au trained in the division of thoracic surgery of our hospital.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200bDec 28th<\/sup>, 2019\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bThe first case of video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy by Chief Lin. \u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200bDec 25th<\/sup>, 2010\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bThe first case of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy by Chief Lin. within the same year, access to the era of thoracoscopic surgery.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200bJuly 11th<\/sup>, 2012\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bThe first case of lung cancer radiofrequency ablation performed with the cooperation of both department of surgery and medicine of chest by Chief Lin and Wu. \u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2014\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bVice president Chih-Yi Chen joined the division of thoracic surgery.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2015\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Hsu-Chih Huang joined the division of thoracic surgery team.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2015\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bAssist the National Health Ministry for national early stage lung cancer screening program by Dr.Chih-Yi Chen.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2017\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bDr. Kwong-Kwok Au was promoted to be the attending staff of the thoracic surgery.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2017\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bMinister of Department of Surgery Jiun-Yi Hsia, joined the division of thoracic surgery.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200b2018\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bOrganized The 1st<\/sup> Asia Lung Ground Glass Nodules – Early Lung Adenocarcinoma Symposium, and The 1st<\/sup> Asia Esophageal Cancer Forum.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200b\u200bMay 31th<\/sup>, 2018\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n\u200b\u200bSuccessful of the first case of bilateral lung transplantation by Dr. jiun-yi Hsia.\u200b\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 7th<\/sup>, 2019\u00a0<\/td>\nSuccessful of the first case of Davinci mediastinal surgery by Chief Lin.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

Department Features<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bOur Department of Thoracic Surgery has two professors, two assistant professors, and five with doctoral degrees. We are also a resident training unit approved by the Taiwan Society of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Taiwan Society of pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Taiwan Society of Thoracic Surgery. \u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b     \u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bOur services:<\/strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bThoracic minimally invasive surgery \u2013 Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, Funnel chest Ness minimally invasive surgery, minimal invasive Lung cancer surgery, Tracheal stenosis, Bronchiectasis, Thymoma, Mediastinal tumor, Diaphragmatic hernia, Gastroesophageal reflux, Diaphragmatic defect, Spontaneous pneumothorax, Empyema, Chylothorax, Pleural effusion, Pleural mesothelioma, Congenital thoracic deformity, Rib fracture fixation surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bEsophageal surgery – Esophageal cancer, Esophageal achalasia, Esophageal diverticulum, Gastroesophageal reflux, Esophageal erosion, Esophageal stenosis, and other functional disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bOther surgery – Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, Jejunostomy, Port-A implantation, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bEndoscopy examination – Bronchoscopy, Upper GI endoscopy etc.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200b     \u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bIn addition, provide special medical services as following:<\/strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bLung tumor, Lung cancer<\/strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \u200b\u200bCooperated with thoracic medicine, oncology, imaging medicine, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and pathology, the multi-disciplinary joint medical team was provided. \u200b     \u200b\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u200b\u200b640 slice low dose computed tomography lung cancer screening.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u200b\u200b\u200bLow-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening is to reduce the general computer dose about 1\/20 to see the fine structure of the lungs. It takes only a few seconds to complete the screening without the need for contrast. The precision is about 1 mm, which is the most suitable tool for lung cancer screening.\u200b\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • \u200b\u200bProvide the patent research and development of computed tomography guide localization with Laser Angle-guide \u00ae assembly.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u200b\u200bTargeting the sub-centimeter ground glass nodule of lung lesions which provide the precise localization for pathology biopsy, tumor resection, cryo-ablation, and radiofrequency ablation.\u200b     \u200b\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Mediastinoscopy <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \u200b\u200bAim at mediastinal lesions for biopsy or excision.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • \u200b\u200b3D Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \u200b\u200bProvide a better surgical field of vision and distance perception for pulmonary wedge resection, segmentectomy, and lobectomy. \u200b     \u200b\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • \u200b\u200bSurgical intervention post-chemotherapy or radiotherapy.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • \u200b\u200bPleural tumor, lung cancer with pleural metastasis, extrapleural pneumonectomy, photodynamic therapy.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • \u200b\u200bOpen reduction internal fixation surgery for rib fracture.\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  \u200b\u200bEsophageal cancer<\/strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • \u200b\u200b\u200bVideo assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy with reconstruction.\u200b\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    • \u200b\u200b\u200bPhotodynamic therapy for the early stage of esophageal cancer\u200b\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      \u200b\u200b\u200bGastroesophageal reflux, Esophageal achalasia, and other esophageal functional diseases<\/strong> \u200b\u200b<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • \u200b\u200b\u200bExamination: High resolution manometry, 24-Hr Esophageal PH monitor test.\u200b\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        • \u200b\u200b\u200bTreatment: Laparoscopy fundoplication, Laparoscopy myotomy, Laparoscopy weight reduction surgery.\u200b\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          \u200b\u200b\u200bTracheal stricture and stenosis<\/strong>\u200b\u200b<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • \u200b\u200b-\u200bTracheal resection and reconstruction, Tracheal stent (Dumon stent, T-tube, Metal stent).\u200b\u200b <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            \u200b\u200b     \u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \u200b\u200bVision and Goals<\/em><\/strong>\u200b<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \u200b\u200bUpholds the purpose of the hospital \u201cMedical purposes in saving people, treat people, treat disease, treat mental\u201d. Assist with the development of \u201cpatient-centered, holistic medical care services, deep plough community care, teaching and research innovation, the pursuit of excellence, and development of international medical assistance\u201d.\u200b <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \u200b\u200bOur department will continue to develop the  multimodal treatment in the field of thoracic surgery and undertake various businesses, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            • \u200bConsistently to assist the National Health Administration in low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              • \u200bEvolution and development of preoperative computed tomography guide localization with Laser Angle-guide \u00ae assembly system for sub-centimeter pulmonary nodules. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                • \u200bAdvanced minimally invasive surgery of lung and esophagus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • \u200bProvide good research and resident training environment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • \u200bConduct research and development of related medical materials and systems, and conduct industry-university cooperation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                      • \u200bConsistently to promote international medical services. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                        • \u200bBecome the Central Taiwan lung transplant center. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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