Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
In VATS surgery, surgical instruments and a video camera are passed through the chest wall. The surgeon is guided by images projected on a video monitor in the operating room.
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In VATS surgery, surgical instruments and a video camera are passed through the chest wall. The surgeon is guided by images projected on a video monitor in the operating room.