The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center takes pride in the rich tradition of excellence and pioneering firsts that have made it one of the top cardiac and thoracic programs in the nation. Our long and distinguished legacy of research dates back to the late 1950s — our most notable triumphs being the first adult human heart transplant in the United States, the world's first successful adult human combined heart-lung transplant, the first successful use of a ventricular device as a bridge to transplantation, the first thoracic aortic stent graft, and the development of the first integrated platform for minimally invasive heart surgery.
List of MD’s
Joseph Forrester, Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon
Michael Fischbein, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Amelia Claire Watkins, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Our Bony Chest Service provides imaging to assist in planning primary chest wall resections or reconstructions, including those for patients with Pectus Excavatum. Utilizing CT imaging technology we produce 3D reconstructions that distinguish between the cartilaginous and bony structures of the chest. This allows us to depict the depth, extent, and specific anatomical features affected by conditions such as Pectus Excavatum.
These 3D images may serve as valuable references for surgical planning, particularly for procedures like the Nuss procedure, offering surgeons insights into structural anomalies. Upon request, we also provide 3D printing services to further enhance the surgeon's ability to visualize and prepare for complex cases.
