The wider scope of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.(video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) AORN Journal | June 1, 2007| | COPYRIGHT 2007 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

The impetus for performing minimally invasive procedures is increasing in all surgical specialties. (1,2) The use of endoscopic techniques may be the fastest evolving technology in the surgical arena, driven by

* technological advancement of endoscopic tools to view the surgical field; (3)

* development of less painful procedures;

* faster surgical recovery times, and

* decreased length of hospitalization and, therefore, potentially reduced health care costs. (1,4,5)

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is now a well-recognized, minimally invasive ...

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