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Medical Definition of Video-assisted thoracic surgery
1. A less morbid alternative to "open" thoracotomy that employs cameras, optic systems, percutaneous stapling devices, and assorted endoscopic graspers, retractors, and forceps. Also called video thoracoscopic surgery, it can be selectively applied to various pulmonary, pleural, and pericardial lesions. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery
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