Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)


Indications

Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion/Empyema with Incomplete Drainage by Chest Tube (see Pleural Effusion-Parapneumonic)

Lung Cancer with Requirement for Lung Resection (Lung Cancer)

Open Lung Biopsy for Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease (see Interstitial Lung Disease)

Diagnosis of Etiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) (see Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)

Clinical Efficacy


Technique

Procedures Performed During Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)


Adverse Effects/Complications


References

Indications