Surgery - Diseases of the Diaphragm

This may involve removing part of the diaphragm or abnormal tissue, folding the diaphragm, or repairing the muscle. Repair may involve the phrenic nerve, the only receiver of neurologic impulse in the diaphragm. Whenever possible, the surgeons will minimize incision size and invasiveness so that the patient’s hospital stay and recovery time are no longer than absolutely necessary.