Our cardiothoracic surgeons
At Gleneagles Hospital, our heart surgeons provide comprehensive care to help restore patients to a good quality of life.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgery used to diagnose and treat problems in the thorax (chest).
In VATS, a tiny camera called a thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the chest through one or more small incisions.
The thoracoscope transmits images onto a video monitor to guide the surgeon in performing the procedure.
Compared with traditional surgery, minimally invasive surgery such as VATS offers benefits such as:
VATS is used to to treat a wide variety of conditions involving the thorax (chest).
Some uses for VATS include:
In general, because VATS is a minimally invasive technique, it is a preferred option to traditional open surgeries.
However, VATS may not be appropriate for people who have had chest surgery previously.
Your doctor will carefully evaluate the best and safest surgery for your medical condition.
This procedure is generally considered safe and effective.
Like all surgical procedures however, there are some general risks, such as:
Gleneagles Hospital has been delivering high-quality healthcare in Singapore for over 50 years.
Our expert team of cardiothoracic surgeons are skilled at a range of procedures, including minimally invasive procedures such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Working as a team, we are committed to swift, accurate and effective treatment.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
At Gleneagles Hospital, our heart surgeons provide comprehensive care to help restore patients to a good quality of life.
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