Nov 16, 2022 · Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest. During a VATS procedure, a tiny …

What is VATS? Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of surgery for diagnosing and treating many conditions affecting the chest area (thorax). It is done using a thin tube with …

Apr 17, 2025 · Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a procedure to diagnose or treat issues in your chest. Healthcare providers often use it to diagnose or treat lung cancer.

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of minimally invasive thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera mounted to a fiberoptic thoracoscope (either 5 mm or …

May 1, 2024 · Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has emerged as a minimally invasive approach for various thoracic procedures, offering advantages such as reduced postoperative …

Kalyani Vats, MD, is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.

Jan 7, 2025 · Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive technique for performing operations in the chest. Doctors often use it to diagnose and treat early stage lung …

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, also known by the name VATS (short for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), is a procedure that involves smaller incisions in the chest wall than …

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, or VATS, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat illness or injury to the lungs and other organs in the chest cavity.

Mar 22, 2025 · Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a type of surgery that enables doctors to view the inside of the chest cavity after making only very small incisions. The doctor can …