Whiston Hospital Set to Open Medical Thoracoscopy Services for Southport and Ormskirk Patients

The Respiratory Team at Whiston Hospital successfully performed their first ever Medical Thoracoscopy, an innovative diagnostic procedure offered to patients who have fluid between their lungs and chest wall.

This procedure can help to diagnose cancer and other conditions, as well as potentially help with the management of pleural effusions. Previously patients would have been referred to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital for this type of procedure, but clinicians have worked extremely hard to implement it at MWL.

There are plans for this service to be developed in the future, making it available for Southport and Ormskirk patients while also looking to be in a position to take external referrals from other Trusts.