Postoperative wound care and management (after thoracic surgeries)
This involves outpatient postoperative support for patients after interventions on the chest organs, lungs, pleura, or chest wall.
Proper postoperative wound care helps monitor the tissue healing process, timely assess the post-operative condition, and reduce the risk of postoperative complications.
The "Academy of Laser Medicine" medical center provides outpatient management for patients after thoracic surgeries and minimally invasive procedures.
When is postoperative wound care by a thoracic surgeon necessary?
- after lung surgeries
- after procedures on the pleural cavity
- after pleural cavity drainage
- after pleural drain insertion
- after thoracoscopic procedures
- after surgeries on thoracic organs
- to monitor the healing of the post-operative suture
- for regular dressings and wound care, if needed
Patients can also seek attention if discomfort, pain, redness, or discharge appears in the post-operative wound area.
How is post-operative wound care and management performed by a thoracic surgeon?
During the visit, the thoracic surgeon:
- assesses the condition of the post-operative wound and sutures
- performs dressing and bandaging of the post-operative area
- monitors the condition of drains after chest surgeries
- provides recommendations for wound/suture care
If necessary, the doctor may adjust the further outpatient follow-up plan.
What is the cost of post-operative wound care and management by a thoracic surgeon?
The cost depends on the complexity of the dressing, the level of care required, and the specifics of the patient’s postoperative condition, ranging from 200 to 300 UAH per visit.
Which doctors perform post-operative wound care and management?
Post-operative wound care and management is performed by:
Asatryan Artur Ovikovich
Surgeon, thoracic surgeon

Asatrian Arthur Ovikovych
Surgeon,
Thoracic Surgeon
Features of the approach: Artur Ovikovych is a calm and composed specialist who strikes a balance between medical precision and aesthetics
His professional interests focus on Aesthetic Dermatologic Surgery and General Surgery
In 2023, the doctor qualified as a Plastic Surgeon

