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Immediate Access to Private Thoracic Surgery
A finding in your chest deserves a fast answer and a clear plan. Immediate Surgery connects Canadians to a global network of thoracic surgeons, so your lung, esophageal or chest wall case can move forward without waiting for a place in the queue.
- EGet your imaging and pathology reviewed by thoracic expertise sooner.
- ESurgeons who operate on your specific condition, not general chest surgery.
- EFrom investigation to a defined surgical plan without chasing referrals.
1–2 Days
to intake consultation.
Concierge Style
we handle every detail.
30+ Years
coordinating private surgery.
Our surgical approach and centers
Thoracic surgery shouldn’t stall while you wait for a date.
Chest conditions rarely stay still. A nodule under observation, an esophageal tumour awaiting staging, or breathing that keeps getting harder — each one carries its own clock. We give Canadians the option to keep that timeline moving through our network of thoracic surgeons, sub-specialists and surgical centers across Canada, the USA and Europe.
- NReach thoracic programs beyond your province, hospital or cancer centre.
- NYour case is matched by surgical expertise, not simply availability.
- NKeep momentum between diagnosis, staging and the operating room.
Patient experiences
Stories from recent thoracic surgery procedures.
“My nodule had been watched for months. Having a thoracic surgeon actually review my scans changed the whole conversation.”
“Between the scans, the biopsy and the surgery, someone was always keeping the pieces together. That mattered more than I expected.”
“I didn’t know a chest wall repair like mine was something to be specific about. They found the surgeon who does them.”
Explore Specific Procedures
Our private thoracic surgery procedures.
Lung Surgery
Remove nodules, tumours or diseased tissue from the lung.
Pleural Surgery
Treat fluid, air or disease in the lining of the lung.
Start your care journey.
With chest conditions, the gap between finding something and treating it is the part that wears on you. We connect Canadians with leading thoracic surgeons and accredited centers across Canada, the USA and Europe so that gap gets shorter.
The Immediate Surgery Difference
Access to minimally invasive thoracic techniques and sub-specialty expertise.
Much of modern thoracic surgery is done through small incisions between the ribs rather than an open chest, using video-assisted or robotic techniques. Your case depends on your anatomy, your diagnosis and the surgeon’s experience with it. Our global network gives Canadians access to teams working at the front of these techniques, and to the imaging, staging and pathology capability that supports them.
- NConsider approaches that may not be offered at your nearest centre.
- NWork with specialist surgeons — lung, esophagus, airway or chest wall.
- NMatch your procedure to the technology and expertise it demands.
A complete thoracic path to recovery.
Thoracic surgery sits at the end of a chain — imaging, biopsy, staging, lung function testing, then the operation itself. A delay anywhere along it delays everything after it.
Immediate Surgery holds that chain together, moving your case from first review through surgery and recovery with each stage managed for you.
- NMatch with world renowned thoracic surgeons.
- NAccess to minimally invasive surgical options.
- NEvery aspect of your care is coordinated.
Share Your Case
Send us your diagnosis, symptoms, medical history and any available chest imaging, biopsy results or pulmonary function testing. We identify the thoracic specialist or sub-specialist best suited to review your case.
Plan of Care
Your case is reviewed in detail so you understand the findings, the recommended procedure and the surgical approach being considered. From there, we help establish a clear plan based on your condition, complexity and individual needs.
Complete Coordination
Your dedicated case manager brings the entire plan into motion, coordinating specialist consultations, records, scheduling, surgical facilities, travel and follow-up care.
Questions about private cardiac surgery.
I have a lung nodule or mass that's being monitored. Can I get a surgical opinion now?
Yes. You don't need to wait for a scheduled follow-up scan to have your case looked at. Share your imaging and reports and we can arrange a review by a thoracic surgeon, who can advise whether the finding warrants a surgical approach, further testing or continued observation.
What types of thoracic surgery can you help arrange?
Our network covers the major areas of chest surgery, including but not limited to lung resections, esophageal procedures, pleural and mediastinal surgery, chest wall reconstruction and airway or tracheal reconstruction.
What records should I send for a thoracic surgical review?
Send everything you have currently. Depending on your condition this may include CT scans of the chest, PET-CT, pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy or endoscopy reports, biopsy and pathology results, bloodwork, respirology or oncology consult notes and any previous operative reports. Our team will tell you if a surgeon needs anything further.
Can my procedure be done minimally invasively rather than open?
Sometimes. Video-assisted and robotic approaches are widely used in thoracic surgery, but suitability depends on the size and position of what's being treated, your prior surgical history and your overall lung function. The reviewing surgeon will explain which approach fits your case and why.
My lung function is reduced. Does that rule out surgery?
Not necessarily. Reduced lung function affects how much tissue can safely be removed and which approach is appropriate — it doesn't automatically close the door. Part of a thoracic assessment is determining what your breathing capacity can support, and some cases are better served by a smaller resection or a different treatment pathway entirely.
How is follow-up handled if I travel outside Canada for chest surgery?
Your surgical team sets the post-operative and discharge plan based on your procedure and recovery, including chest drain management and activity restrictions. Immediate Surgery coordinates records and follow-up requirements so the physicians continuing your care at home have what they need.
Start your care journey.
Send us a few details about your surgical needs. Our intake team will follow up within 24 – 48 hours to schedule a one-hour consultation.
