Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

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  1. Staci E. Beamer, M.D.

    Staci E. Beamer, M.D.

    1. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, VATS, Diaphragm plication, Hyperhidrosis sur...gery, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Thymectomy, Robotic lobectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Robotic thymectomy, Robotic diaphragm plication, Video mediastinoscopy, Robotic esophagectomy, Pleurectomy, Chest wall reconstruction, Robotic segmentectomy, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Hyperhidrosis, Pleural disease, Chest wall tumor, Broken rib, Pneumothorax, Diaphragm paralysis, Thymic tumor, Fungal lung infection, Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, Lung metastasis, Bronchogenic cyst, Esophageal cyst, Diaphragmatic eventration

  2. Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

    Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, VATS lobectomy, Heller... myotomy, Esophageal reconstruction, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Thymectomy, Robotic lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Lung cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Hyperhidrosis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Pneumothorax, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  3. Ian A. Makey, M.D.

    Ian A. Makey, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Lung transplant, VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, Thymectomy, Robotic lobectomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Lung cancer

  4. Carlos A. Puig Gilbert, M.D.

    Carlos A. Puig Gilbert, M.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resect...ion of lung, Heller myotomy, Esophageal reconstruction, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Robotic lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Lung cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Hyperhidrosis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Pneumothorax, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  5. Janani S. Reisenauer, M.D.

    Janani S. Reisenauer, M.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    2. Interventional Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, VATS lobectomy, Heller... myotomy, Esophageal reconstruction, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Lung cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Hyperhidrosis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Pneumothorax, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  6. K Robert Shen, M.D.

    K Robert Shen, M.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Esophagectomy, VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, VATS lobectomy, Heller myotomy, Esophag...eal reconstruction, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Lung cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Hyperhidrosis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Pneumothorax, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  7. Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

    Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, VATS lobectomy, Heller... myotomy, Esophageal reconstruction, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Lung cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Hyperhidrosis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Pneumothorax, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  8. Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Lung transplant, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, VATS, Diaphragm pacing, Diaphragm plication, Fundoplication, Hyperhidr...osis surgery, Pectus excavatum surgery, Decortication, Chest surgery, Tracheal resection, Chest wall resection, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Esophageal diverticulectomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Lung cancer, Pectus excavatum, Sarcoma, Schwannoma, Mesothelioma, Esophageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Carcinoid tumor, Zenker's diverticulum, Hyperhidrosis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Solitary fibrous tumor, Diaphragm paralysis, Thymic tumor, Chest wall deformity, Tracheomalacia, Tracheal stenosis, Diaphragmatic hernia, Mediastinal tumor, Tracheobronchomalacia

  9. Victor F. Trastek, M.D.
    Areas of focus:

    VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, Throat cancer, Lung cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Germ cell tumor, Esop...hageal cancer, Myasthenia gravis, Diverticulitis, Tracheal stenosis

  10. David Turay, M.D., PHD

    David Turay, M.D., PHD

    1. Critical Care Specialist
    2. General Surgeon
    3. Acute Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Rib fracture stabilization, Diagnostic laparoscopy, VATS, Amputation, Cholecystectomy, Peritoneal dialysis, Appendectom...y, Laparoscopic surgery, Tracheostomy, Feeding tube placement, Thoracoscopy, Hernia repair, Thoracotomy, Abdominal surgery, Traumatic injury, Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis, Diverticulitis, Hernia, Abscess, Mesenteric ischemia, Appendicitis, Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gangrene, Shock, Respiratory failure, Necrotizing fasciitis, Compartment syndrome, Tumors and masses, Small bowel obstruction, Bowel dysfunction, Volvulus, Infection, Stoma

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists study new uses and techniques to improve the quality and safety of surgical procedures, such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. AskMayoExpert. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  2. Thoracoscopy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/diagnostic-and-therapeutic-pulmonary-procedures/thoracoscopy-and-video-assisted-thoracoscopic-surgery. Accessed Aug. 25, 2022.
  3. Demmy T, et al. Overview of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 25, 2022.
  4. Joshi V, et al. Video-assisted thoracoscopic anterior vertebral body tethering for the correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis of the spine. Surgical Technique. 2018; doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezy200.
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