What is VATS?
Lately, the use of video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) have turned out to be one of the most commonly used techniques in mesothelioma diagnosis. Here, mesothelioma patients are usually put under general anesthesia, and then several small ports are cut through the wall of the chest,in the case of pleural mesothelioma. Then a small camera, through a scope is inserted into one of the incision, and tissues specimens or samples are retrieved from other openings using other surgical instruments.In several cases, thoracotomy can be replaced by this video-assisted technique, which needs a much bigger port to get access to the chest cavity, and because of its minimal invasion, mesothelioma patients usually have less pain after the procedure and a short time to recover. Thoracotomy has been used in peritoneal mesothelioma.Mesothelioma Cancer Center – Get more info about mesothelioma treatment ways pathology, side effects, diagnosis and symptoms here.
Another recent asset in the fight against mesothelioma employs the use of “video-assisted thoracic surgery” (VATS). This procedure has now turned into one of the most commonly used techniques in mesothelioma diagnosis. The patient is typically put under general anesthesia, and several small incisions are cut through the wall of the chest. Next, a scope containing a small camera is inserted into one of the incisions, so doctors have a clearer view of any areas which are potentially infected with mesothelioma. Finally, specimens or samples are retrieved from the patient to be tested for cancer.
