Minimally
invasive thoracic surgery allows the performance of
surgical procedures in the chest cavity utilizing small
incisions and specially-adapted, video-endoscopic instruments.This
affords a quicker and less painful convalescence
for the patient.
Many procedures
which were previously performed with larger incisions
can now be done thoracoscopically, with comparable results.
Thoracoscopy is useful for the diagnosis and treatment
of a variety of intra-thoracic processes.
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Preparing for Thoracoscopical Incision |
