What is Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)?
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This is a type of lung surgery. During this procedure, a small cut is made in the side of the chest to allow a tiny camera to be inserted to help guide the surgeon throughout the procedure. This is considered less invasive than other lung surgery that requires the chest to be opened up.
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How do members experience Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 2 | 1 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 0 | |
| Lung carcinoid tumor | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty walking | 1 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
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What are people saying about Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)?
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members have reported taking Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
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