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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has evolved into a less invasive procedure, improving patient quality of life and survival rates in lung cancer surgery. Advancements include uniportal and robotic-assisted techniques, with global collaboration driving innovation.

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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Thoracoscopy attempts date back over 200 years.
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has rapidly advanced in the last 25 years.
  • Global collaboration has refined VATS into a less invasive thoracic procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and advancements in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
  • To highlight the benefits of VATS for patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.
  • To discuss emerging trends in minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical development and current techniques in VATS.
  • Analysis of patient outcomes, including quality of life and survival rates.
  • Discussion of new trends such as ambulatory, drainless, uniportal VATS, and robotic-assisted surgery.

Main Results:

  • VATS is the preferred method for thoracic procedures when tumor size permits.
  • VATS offers improved quality of life and survival rates for lung cancer patients.
  • Innovations like uniportal VATS and robotic assistance enhance surgical capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • VATS represents a significant advancement in thoracic surgery, offering less invasive options.
  • Ongoing global development, particularly in North America, Asia, and Europe, continues to shape the future of VATS.
  • Emerging techniques promise further improvements in minimally invasive thoracic procedures.