Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

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Surgical Innovation

Performing the World’s First Fully Robotic Double Lung Transplant

The landmark surgery followed the nation’s first fully robotic single lung transplant by the NYU Langone team just one month prior.

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NYU Langone Health: A Leader in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

Ranked #1

in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

Global Destination

for robotic thoracic surgery training

Top Rated

in COPD, Lung Cancer Surgery, and Pneumonia*

*High performing in USNWR procedures and conditions

*High performing in USNWR procedures and conditions

Complex Case Spotlight

Robotic Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Cuts Hospital Stay to Four Days

CT Imaging

CT showing distal esophageal wall thickening at the site of a known neoplasm. No evidence of abdominopelvic metastases. Source: NYU Langone Health

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FDG Uptake

PET/CT showing FDG uptake at the distal esophagus, consistent with malignancy. There is also FDG uptake at the gastroesophageal junction, likely inflammatory or physiologic, along with FDG-avid bilateral hilar foci, right axillary nodes, and a right inguinal node—findings most consistent with inflammation. Source: NYU Langone Health

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Further FDG Uptake in the Prostate

PET/CT demonstrating FDG uptake in the left basal to mid prostate correlating with elevated PSA. Source: NYU Langone Health

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