Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in CTM

Thoracoscopic surgery, also known as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to access and operate on structures within the chest cavity. It involves the use of a thoracoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera and surgical instruments, inserted through small incisions in the chest wall. VATS offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, including smaller incisions, reduced post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times.

Thoracoscopic surgery, also known as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for various thoracic procedures. The common symptoms experienced after thoracoscopic or VATS surgery can vary from person to person, but here are some typical symptoms:

• Pain and discomfort
• Shoulder or back pain
• Incision-related symptoms
• Fatigue
• Changes in breathing
• Limited mobility
• Residual gas pain