VATS Decortication

VATS Decortication VATS Decortication is the surgical procedure that involves the use of Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery Device to be able to remove the abnormal part of the layer covering the lungs known as the pleural membrane. VATS Decortication is... More

VATS Decortication VATS Decortication is the surgical procedure that involves the use of Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery Device to be able to remove the abnormal part of the layer covering the lungs known as the pleural membrane. VATS Decortication is indicated to be used in some of the most dangerous lung problems like pulmonary empyema or collection of pus in the pleural cavity, fibrothorax or formation of fibrous tissue over the lung membrane, different tumors and even infections. VATS Decortication can definitely be able to bring back your lung’s normal functioning immediately. In VATS Decortication, a small video recording device is introduced to the chest primarily through a scope that is used to view all of the organs as well as all of the instruments that will be used for the said procedure. The camera together with the rest of the instruments to be used in the procedure is then inserted through the ports in the chest wall. These ports as separate small holes on the chest Less