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- Also known as: thoracoscopy, thoracoscopic surgery, pleuroscopyContent medically reviewed byDr. Kabir SethiDM, CardiologyView full profile onLinkedIn
Minimally invasive surgical procedure used in combination with other procedures like surgery or to diagnose the condition of the chest.
Treatment for: Lung Nodules · Pleural Empyema · Hiatal Hernia · Pneumothorax
Type of procedure: Minimally invasive
Recovery time: Can take several days
Duration: Few hours
Hospital stay: Typically a few days
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