Why Patients Seek Treatment at the International Mesothelioma Program
Many patients seek treatment at the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital because of its reputation for surgical excellence. The IMP is the largest mesothelioma program in the world and provides cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment.
Dr. Scott Swanson is the Director of the Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program. Like other IMP thoracic surgeons, he opts for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for his patients to provide them with fewer risks and a shorter recovery period. Dr. Swanson’s special areas of interest include lung cancer and esophageal cancer.
Dr. Scott Swanson practices the IMP’s multidisciplinary approach to care, in which each patient is treated by a team of medical specialists including pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. With this team, Dr. Swanson is able to offer his patients excellent, individualized care.
Video-Assisted Surgery
Video-assisted surgery allows Dr. Swanson to look into the chest using video technology. This technique requires minimal incisions, making it safer, less painful, and faster to recover from than open chest surgery.
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Dr. Swanson practices the IMP’s multidisciplinary approach to care, in which each patient is treated by a team of medical specialists including pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists. With this team, Dr. Swanson is able to offer his patients excellent, individualized care.
Rae Steinbach
Lauren Weinand