video-assisted thoracic surgery

video-assisted thoracic surgery
video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery a minimally invasive surgical technique using a thoracoscope and other video assistive devices such as cameras and monitors, as well as specially designed instruments inserted through trocars for thoracic surgery. Abbreviated VATS.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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