Patient Resources

The documents below are educational resources which are meant to explain basic information about a patient’s care before and after thoracic surgery. They are designed to answer frequently asked questions.
These resources include general guides, as well as specialized instructions for specific diagnoses or procedures.

• Thoracic Surgery Patient Guidebook - A guide to help you in your preparation for surgery.
  
  
• Thoracic Surgery Discharge Instructions - Instructions to assist in your transition home.
  
  
• Esophageal Surgery Nutrition Guidebook – Tips and  tricks to help patients recovering from esophageal surgery.