Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit
Public Service
What is Cardiothoracic surgery?
Cardiothoracic surgery involves surgical treatment of the organs inside the chest, mostly the heart and lungs. There are many different types of cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve repairs or replacements, surgery on the aorta (the largest blood vessel in the body), heart and lung transplants, removing sections of the lung affected by lung cancer, and more.
Who are we?
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit (CTSU) at Te Toka Tumai | Auckland, provides cardiothoracic surgery and care to patients in Auckland and Northland. We also provide many specialist services and carry out highly complex surgeries for patients across Aotearoa, New Zealand, including congenital heart surgeries (heart problems present at birth) as well as the New Zealand Heart and Lung Transplant Service.
Where are we located?
Our inpatient ward is located in Ward 42, Level 4, Auckland City Hospital.
Our outpatient clinics are held onsite at Auckland City Hospital.
See information about getting to Auckland City Hospital
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