Thoracoscopy. An endoscopic look into the thorax

A renewed interest in thoracoscopy as a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure has emerged during this decade. With thoracoscopy, the surgeon can obtain a reliable diagnosis with minimal surgical intervention. In addition, the thoracoscope can provide a route for laser treatments, the delivery of sclerosis medications, or debridement of empyema in cavities. The full potential of thoracoscopy has yet to be realized.