Discover Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) with Dr. Don Jose K, Visiting Consultant, Department of Minimal Access Surgery. This minimally invasive technique uses tiny keyhole incisions in the chest, without spreading the ribs. A tiny camera (thoracoscope) provides a live HD view, guiding the surgeon's precise instruments. The result? * Shorter hospital stays (often just 2-4 days) * A few small scars instead of one large one * Used for procedures like biopsy of mediastinal tumors and sy

Thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to look inside the chest cavity and diagnose or treat lung and pleural diseases with precision. In this video, Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant at Aster Whitefield Hospital, explains how thoracoscopy works, its benefits, and when it is recommended. Learn about: ✅ The purpose of thoracoscopy ✅ How it differs from traditional surgery ✅ Recovery and out