VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) in Maharashtra
Compare hospitals and surgeons offering VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) in Maharashtra. Estimated cost: ₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000.
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What is VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)?
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery using a camera to perform procedures inside the chest cavity
1-4 hours
2-5 days
2-4 weeks
₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000
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Why VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) Is Needed
VATS is used to diagnose and treat a range of chest conditions including lung tumors, pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs), pneumothorax (collapsed lung), and certain infections or lymph node biopsies, whenever the condition can be addressed without opening the chest fully.
Signs You May Need VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
Warning signs prompting evaluation include persistent chest pain, shortness of breath, a chronic cough, unexplained weight loss if cancer is suspected, and abnormal findings on chest imaging like a nodule, mass, or fluid collection that needs biopsy or treatment.
Types of VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
VATS techniques range from simple diagnostic procedures like pleural biopsy or lymph node sampling, to more complex therapeutic operations like lobectomy (removing part of the lung) or wedge resection, all performed through a few small incisions using a camera and long instruments instead of a large open chest incision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is VATS different from open chest surgery?
VATS uses several small incisions and a camera instead of one large incision that spreads the ribs, generally resulting in less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery.
Can VATS treat lung cancer?
Yes, VATS lobectomy is a well-established, minimally invasive way to remove early-stage lung cancers with outcomes comparable to open surgery in appropriately selected patients.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically 2-5 days, shorter than traditional open thoracic surgery, though this depends on the extent of the procedure performed.
Is VATS suitable for everyone?
Not always — prior chest surgery, extensive tumor involvement, or certain anatomical factors may make open surgery necessary instead; your thoracic surgeon will assess based on imaging.
What's the recovery like?
Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks, with much less pain and quicker return to normal breathing function than open thoracic surgery.