Toraxkirurgiska tekniker är metoder och procedurer som används under kirurgiska ingrepp innefattande bröstkorset, det vill säga hjärtat, lungorna, mediastinet (det område mellan lungorna), brösten och endokrina gladderna i bröstkorgen. Dessa tekniker kan involvera öppen kirurgi eller minimalinvasiv kirurgi med hjälp av specialdesignade instrument och kameror som insätts genom små snitt.
In medicine, a surgical operation, or simply "operation," refers to a medical procedure in which a doctor manually corrects an injury, disease, or abnormality using invasive techniques, such as instruments, cameras, or machines that assist in the visualization and treatment of internal structures. This may involve cutting, scraping, or removing tissue, bones, or other bodily components, and often requires anesthesia to prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure. The specific type of operation is determined by the nature and location of the problem being addressed.