Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside the chest, especially those affecting the lungs and nearby tissues. Instead of making a large incision, the surgeon makes a few small cuts and inserts a thoracoscope, a thin tube with a camera, so the inside of the chest can be viewed on a monitor. This approach allows the surgeon to work with precision while causing less pain and trauma to the body, leading to smaller scars, a quicker recovery, and less discomfort compared to traditional open chest surgery.
