Tracheal surgeries are commonly performed to remove benign or malignant tumors that have grown from the lungs into the trachea or from within the trachea.

Surgical procedures may also be required to remove scarred areas of the trachea that have abnormally constricted due to a prior surgery in the trachea.

Surgery of the trachea is a very delicate surgery and requires careful coordination between the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and operating team.

Endoscopic techniques and laser surgery is frequently used allowing for faster recovery.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Cohen, Seth M.
• Fisher, Samuel R.
• Puscas, Liana
• Scher, Richard L.
• Witsell, David L.

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Otolaryngology of Raleigh
  Duke Medicine Plaza 3480 Wake Forest Road, Suite 404, Raleigh, NC 27609
• Duke Otolaryngology, Head and Neck, ENT
  Duke Clinic 1H, Purple Zone, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710