Interventional Bronchology / Pleural Service TSH

Interventional bronchology are procedures that utilise minimally invasive techniques

Our senior clinicians perform a range of interventional bronchology and pleural procedures. These include ultrasound guided "pleural tap" (thoracocentesis), and:

The Department also provides basic and advanced hands-on teaching on pleural and lung ultrasound imaging and related procedures to undergraduates, JMOs (Junior Medical Officers) and trainees annually.  

A rapid access referral process is in place from 2025 to assist in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sutherland-hospital/services-clini….