General thoracic surgery in Finland, a perspective from the Helsinki University Hospital.

ABSTRACT: The field of thoracic surgery is a rapidly developing field due to exciting developments in technology and oncologic treatments as well as continuous innovation in surgical technique. Although the population of Finland is relatively small, general thoracic surgery is represented at a high level in five centralized university centers, Helsinki University Hospital, Tampere University Hospital, Turku University Hospital, Kuopio University Hospital and Oulu University Hospital. Thus, high case volume and good results are achieved in these centers. Here, we describe a short history, current state and future prospects of the field of cardiothoracic surgery in Finland, with a focus on general thoracic surgery and the perspective of Helsinki University Hospital. From the field's birth in Finland,

SUBMITTER: Jarvinen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9264094 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature