Precision in Thoracic Surgery, Compassion in Patient Care
Dr. Puja Khaitan is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializing in robotic and minimally invasive chest surgeries.
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About Dr. Puja G. Khaitan
Areas of Expertise
Lung
Comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant lung pathology including infection such as tuberculosis and aspergilloma, chronic lung conditions like bronchiectasis and sequestration, and lung cancer, metastatic cancer to lungs, and pleural-based mesothelioma.
Esophagus
Surgical management of esophageal cancer and benign esophageal conditions such as esophageal strictures, tracheoesophageal fistula, esophageal diverticulum, and duplication cysts.
Mediastinum
Open and minimally-invasive surgery for benign and malignant pathologies involving the mediastinum. These include, but are not limited to, anterior and posterior mediastinal tumors, lymphadenopathy, and benign cysts.
Foregut
Surgical expertise for foregut pathologies including anti-reflux surgeries, hiatal/ paraesophageal hernias, and achalasia. Also performs minimally invasive, and occasionally, open surgeries for recurrent defects.
Airway
Open and endoscopic management of airway pathology, including benign disease such as tracheal stenosis and tracheoesophageal fistula and malignant cancers.
Chest Wall
Expertise in complex chest wall reconstructions for chest wall defects (pectus) and tumors.
Diaphragm
Minimally invasive and open surgeries for diaphragmatic defects, hernias, paralysis, and tumors.
Surgical Procedures
Endobronchial Ultrasound: Advanced endobronchial ultrasound for accurate imaging and biopsy of lung lesions.
Lung Biopsy: Targeted lung biopsies and wedge resections to diagnose and treat lung cancer.
Pulmonary Blebectomy: Minimally invasive pulmonary blebectomy to effectively remove blebs and prevent pneumothorax.
Chest Wall Resection: Ensuring safe tumor removal and restoring chest wall function.
Patient-Centered Care
Diagnosis Expertise
- Lung Cancer/Nodules: Comprehensive evaluation and targeted treatment plans for lung cancer and nodules to optimize patient outcomes.
- Pulmonary Blebs: Specialized techniques for managing pulmonary blebs to prevent complications like pneumothorax.
- Chest Wall Tumors and Trauma: Expert management of chest wall tumors and trauma, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) and Hiatal Hernia: Effective management strategies for GERD and hiatal hernias to reduce symptoms and improve life quality.
