Patient Resources

The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital provides expert diagnoses and innovative treatment options for patients with thoracic disorders.
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Division of Thoracic Surgery

What to Expect

Review information and instructions to help you prepare for your surgery or procedure, recovery and more.

Before Surgery

Learn more about what to expect as your surgery approaches and how you can best prepare yourself for it.

Day of Surgery

Learn more about what to expect on the day of your surgery and where visiting family can wait for you.

After Surgery

View instructions on how to best care for yourself and your health following your surgery.

Family and Loved Ones

Review information about accompanying a patient, places to stay overnight, dining and more.

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The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides expert diagnoses and innovative treatment options for patients with thoracic disorders.