Esophageal surgery
ESOPHAGUS AND TRACHEA SURGERY:
Dr. Shennib has a particular interest and expertise on the treatment of conditions affecting the esophagus. He spent a whole year fellowship at the Toronto Hospital in Canada where he performed complex esophageal and tracheal surgery under the supervision of 5 of the most experienced thoracic surgeons in the world. Conditions which are treated include esophageal and tracheal cancer, stenosis, Zenker and other pouches, Achalasia and motility disorders.
CHEST WALL TUMORS AND DEFORMITIES:
Young adults may suffer from deformities of the chest wall such as Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum. The treatment of such deformities has now evolved and can be done through less invasive procedures. The Nuss procedure is done by inserting metal bars through small incisions to correct the chest wall deformity. The results worldwide have become excellent and more young adults are presenting for such treatment. Dr. Shennib trained with Dr. Nuss and has a special certification of training signed by Dr. Nuss. In addition, removal of chest wall deformities with or without mesh placement is also done competently by Dr. Shennib.
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Dr. Shennib has a particular interest and expertise on the treatment of conditions affecting the esophagus. He spent a whole year fellowship at the Toronto Hospital in Canada where he performed complex esophageal and tracheal surgery under the supervision of 5 of the most experienced thoracic surgeons in the world. Conditions which are treated include esophageal and tracheal cancer, stenosis, Zenker and other pouches, Achalasia and motility disorders.
CHEST WALL TUMORS AND DEFORMITIES:
Young adults may suffer from deformities of the chest wall such as Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum. The treatment of such deformities has now evolved and can be done through less invasive procedures. The Nuss procedure is done by inserting metal bars through small incisions to correct the chest wall deformity. The results worldwide have become excellent and more young adults are presenting for such treatment. Dr. Shennib trained with Dr. Nuss and has a special certification of training signed by Dr. Nuss. In addition, removal of chest wall deformities with or without mesh placement is also done competently by Dr. Shennib.
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER