Thoracoscopy / VATS in Karnataka
Minimally invasive camera surgery of the chest cavity to biopsy, remove tumours, or treat pleural disease.
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Signs You May Need Thoracoscopy / VATS
Patients are typically referred after persistent chest pain, unexplained shortness of breath, a lung mass or abnormal fluid found on chest imaging, or recurrent collapsed lung episodes. Chronic unexplained cough or weight loss alongside abnormal chest X-ray or CT findings may also prompt this procedure for tissue diagnosis.