Thoracic Surgery (Ward # 9A)
Clinical Department
Thoracic Surgery Department
1.Introduction:
The Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nishtar Hospital Multan, was established in 2002 by Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Hussain Khan with the primary objective of providing specialized surgical care to patients suffering from diseases of the esophagus, stomach, trachea, lungs, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm and chest wall. Its establishment marked a significant milestone in the development of advanced thoracic surgical services not only in South Punjab but also serve the community of lower Sindh, KPK and Balochistan addressing a critical gap in specialized patient care within the region.
Faculty and Facilities:
The department is staffed by a highly qualified and dedicated team consisting of consultants, postgraduate trainees, and trained nursing staff. The faculty is actively involved in clinical services, academic teaching, and research activities, maintaining a strong commitment to excellence and innovation.
The department functions within a well-equipped surgical complex that includes:
Modern operating theaters with advanced thoracic surgical instruments and anesthesia support.
A high-dependency recovery area and access to a fully functional intensive care unit (ICU) for comprehensive perioperative management.
Collaboration with allied departments such as Pulmonology, Gastroentrology, Paediatrics, Oncology, Radiology, and Anesthesiology ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Regular academic meetings, case discussions, morbidity and mortality reviews, and skill enhancement workshops are conducted to promote continuous professional development and maintain high standards of surgical education.
Clinical Services:
Since its inception, the department has evolved into a center of excellence offering both elective and emergency thoracic surgical services. It manages a wide spectrum of thoracic diseases including pulmonary resections, pleural diseases especially empyema thoracis, mediastinal masses, upper GI surgeries, colonic interposition, tracheal resection and reconstruction, diaphragmatic surgeries, chest wall reconstruction, chest wall deformity and chest trauma.
The department has also embraced minimally invasive techniques, particularly Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), significantly improving surgical precision, reducing postoperative complications, and enhancing recovery outcomes for patients
Academic and Training Activities:
The Department of Thoracic Surgery Nishtar Hospital is the first accredited training center of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for postgraduate specialization in thoracic surgery under the administrative control of Specialized Health Care and Medical Education Department Punjab. It has successfully produced multiple FCPS-qualified consultants, many of whom are now serving in prominent institutions across Pakistan and abroad.
The department places a strong emphasis on academic excellence through structured teaching programs, journal clubs, research activities, and hands-on surgical training, fostering the development of the next generation of thoracic surgeons.
Research and Innovation:
In alignment with the university’s academic mission, the department encourages research in clinical and experimental thoracic surgery, focusing on improving patient outcomes and introducing innovative techniques. Ongoing projects explore advancements in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to thoracic diseases.
Future Vision:
The Department of Thoracic Surgery continues to advance toward the integration of cutting-edge technologies in surgical care. Plans are underway to establish a robotic thoracic surgery program, which will place the department among the most advanced thoracic centers in Pakistan.
The department aims to further enhance its infrastructure, training capacity, and research collaborations, maintaining its leadership role in thoracic surgical education, innovation, and patient care in South Punjab and beyond.
Conclusion:
Through its unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, academic leadership, and technological advancement, the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nishtar Hospital Multan, stands as a cornerstone of specialized thoracic care in Pakistan. Its continued growth reflects the institution’s broader vision of providing high-quality healthcare, fostering innovation, and training future leaders in the field of thoracic surgery.
FACULTY (group photo)
| LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS | ||
NAME | DESIGNATION | CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Dr. Muhammad Kaleemullah | Assistant Professor F.C.P.S Thoracic Surgery | kaleem_29@hotmail.com |
| Dr. Mansoor Ali | Senior Registrar F.C.P.S Thoracic Surgery | dr.mansooransari141@gmail.com |
| Dr. Ayesha Tariq | Admin Registrar F.C.P.S Thoracic Surgery | drAyeshaTariq@outlook.com |
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (with pics)
Representation at International Forums
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
F.C.P.S Thoracic Surgery
RESEARCH Publications:
- Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Dr. Muhammad Sami Ullah, Dr. Mansoor Ali, Dr. Ayesha Tariq, Dr. Hassaan Raza. Lobectomy a lifeline for congenital lobar emphysema. A two decades experience of a Teaching Hospital. Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry. Vol. 14 No 4(2025)
- Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Dr. Hassaan Raza, Dr. Ayesha Tariq, Dr. Muhammad Sami Ullah, Dr. Mansoor Ali,. Outcome of Open versus Thoracoscopic Decortication. A 5 year comparative study at a tertiary care Hospital. Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry. Vol. 14 No 4(2025)
- Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Muhammad Sami Ullah, Muhammad Rashid, Mansoor Ali, Ayesha Tariq. Avoiding cleavage of the sternum: A better Approach in patinets with Myasthenia Gravis. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): June-2025
- Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Dr. Muhammad Sami Ullah, Dr. Muhammad Rashid. Clinical profile of patients presenting with malignant pleural effusion at Tertiary Care Hospital of South Punjab. Pharmacology (2024) Volume 108, Issue 5.
- Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Dr. Muhammad Sami Ullah, Dr. Muhammad Rashid. Mediastinal masses and their clinic pathological features at Tertiary Care Hospital of South Punjab. Pharmacology (2024) Volume 108, Issue 5.
- Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Muhammad Usman Hashmi, Mohsin Sarwar, Abdulaleem, Anosh Aslam Khan, Iftikhar H. Khan. Surgical audit: A process of self-evaluation for better future. The Professional Medical Journal Vol 27 No 05(2020): Vol. 27 No. 05.
- Muhammad Usman Hashmi, Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Mohsin Sarwar, Alia Sultan, Abdul Aleem, Iftikhar H. Khan. Extrapulmonary Intrapleural Hydatid Disease- A case report. MedPharmRes, 2019,3.
- Muhammad Usman Hashmi, Mansoor Ali, Kaleem Ullah, Abdul Aleem, Iftikhar H. Khan Clinico-epidemiological characteristics of Corrosive Ingestion: A cross-sectional study at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Multan, South-Punjab Pakistan. Cureus 10(5): e2704. DOI 10.7759/cureus.2704.
- Usman Hashmi, Muhammad Nadeem, Abdul Aleem, Fuad Ul Hasan Khan, Rabeea Gull, Kaleem Ullah, Iftikhar H. Khan. Dysfunctional Closed Chest Drainage- Common Causative Factors and Recommendations for Prevention. Cureus 10(3): e2295. DOI 10.7759/cureus.2295.
- Muhammad Kaleem Ullah, Dr. Shoaib Nabi, Dr. Muhammad Rashid, Dr. Iftikhar H.Khan, Dr. Ali Sufian, Dr.Mansoor Ali, Dr. Fuad-ul-Hasan. Lobectomy for Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Experience of Two Centers in Pakistan. Journal of Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore. Esculapio Vol 13, Issue 04, Oct-Dec 2017, 93-97.
- Hashmi M, Ullah K, Tariq A, et al. (February 07, 2019) Morgagni-Larrey Hernia: A Possible Cause of Recurrent Lower Respiratory Tract Infections. Cureus 11(2): e4035. doi:10.7759/cureus.4035
- Dr Muhammad Raza, Dr Mansoor Ali, Dr Ayesha Tariq, & Dr Asif Ali. (2025). FREQUENCY OF CHEST TUBE ERRORS AT SURGICAL FLOOR OF A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(4), 1309-1314. https://doi.org/10.53555/frfkvy44
- Raza, M. ., Tariq, A. ., Mukhtar, M. ., & Raza, A. . (2025). In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Corrosive Ingestion at A Tertiary Care Hospital. Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal, 6(6), 164–167. https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v6i6.1830
- Hashmi M, Ali M, Ullah K, et al. (May 29, 2018) Clinico-epidemiological Characteristics of Corrosive Ingestion: A Cross-sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Multan, South-Punjab Pakistan. Cureus 10(5): e2704. DOI 10.7759/cureus.2704
PUBLISHED BOOK:
House Job Guide – Surviving Clinical Infancy
Author: IFTIKHAR KHAN. ISBN: 9789692105224. Publisher: PARAMOUNT BOOKS (PVT) LTD.
HEALTH SERVICES / STATE OF ART FACILITIES
Tracheal Resection & Reconstruction
Colon Interposition
Bifid Stomach Tube
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
SERVICES :
- Tracheal Resection & Reconstructions
- Colon Interposition
- Decortication/ Debridement (Open/Thoracoscopic)
- Esophagectomy (Open/Thoracoscopic)
- Roux-En-Y Esophagojejunostomy / Gastrojejunostomy
- Pulmonary resections (Pneumonectomy/ Lobectomy/ Wedge Resection)
- Hiatal Hernia Repair (Open/Laparoscopic)
Diaphragmatic Repair - Diaphragmatic Plication
Anterior Mediastinal Mass Excision
VATS Thymectomy
VATS Biopsy
Chest Wall Mass Resection & Reconstruction - Chest Wall Deformity Correction
- Median Sternotomy
Local Procedures like Chest intubation, Tracheostomy, Rib Resections, Pleuro-Cutaneous Window, Feeding Gastrostomy, Feeding Jejunostomy - Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Stenting
- Per Cutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Rigid Bronchoscopy and Biopsy
- Foreign Body Retrieval through Bronchoscopy
- Biopsies of Thoracic Masses
- Cervical Rib Resection
- Thoracoplasty
- PROJECTS :
- To move towards VATS pulmonary resections and Robotic Surgery and enhance the surgical skills and improve patient outcomes.
DEPARTMENTAL EXTENSION:
To establish a 32 bedded Ward/ Department for better patient care and to meet the needs of increasing patient load.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Our Department provides high level of thoracic surgery care to cater their disease related burden