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  • Thoracic surgery
  • Public health
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Israel has a modernized healthcare system with specialized thoracic surgery units.
  • Thoracic surgeons manage a wide range of chest conditions, including lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer mortality in Israel.
  • The field involves 2,500-3,000 annual procedures, predominantly minimally invasive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the current state of thoracic surgery in Israel.
  • To highlight the expertise and training of Israeli thoracic surgeons.
  • To identify challenges and areas for improvement in thoracic surgical oncology, particularly lung cancer diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Israeli thoracic surgical landscape and case volumes.
  • Description of surgeon training, multidisciplinary conference protocols, and adherence to international guidelines.
  • Identification of challenges impacting early diagnosis of thoracic malignancies.

Main Results:

  • Over 2,500 minimally invasive thoracic procedures are performed annually in Israel.
  • Thoracic oncologic cases are managed via multidisciplinary conferences following international standards.
  • A significant challenge is the absence of a national lung cancer screening program, despite ongoing pilot testing.

Conclusions:

  • Israeli thoracic surgery is advanced, with highly trained surgeons and high volumes of minimally invasive procedures.
  • Multidisciplinary care and adherence to guidelines ensure quality treatment for thoracic malignancies.
  • Implementing a national lung cancer screening program is crucial for improving early diagnosis and patient outcomes.