David Sladden
Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon.
Heart and Lung Specialist
M.D., MSc (Edin), FRCS-CTh.
Trained in St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. Areas of expertise include Lung Cancer surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, heart failure, heart valve surgery and bypass surgery.
This website is intended to offer information to the general public on lung and heart conditions.
All patients should discuss their symptoms with their doctor and the information provided here is not intended to replace formal medical consultation.
Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery - VATS
Also known as "keyhole" surgery
When can this technique be used?
How does it benefit the patient?
Lung Cancer
How to recognise it, what are the first steps and how do we treat it?
Specialist Heart Surgeon
Heart Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (The bypass operation)
Smoking Cessation
Stopping smoking is the only proven way to reduce lung cancer rates in a population.
Who can help you QUIT?