Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive technique that diagnoses and treats chest conditions. This technique is targeted at conditions such as lung cancer using advanced methods that provide better and more successful results. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is now possible in Singapore. Drop us a message here or contact our colleagues at the Mount Elizabeth regional offices in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet for more information on the available treatment options i

Discover Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) with Dr. Don Jose K, Visiting Consultant, Department of Minimal Access Surgery. This minimally invasive technique uses tiny keyhole incisions in the chest, without spreading the ribs. A tiny camera (thoracoscope) provides a live HD view, guiding the surgeon's precise instruments. The result? * Shorter hospital stays (often just 2-4 days) * A few small scars instead of one large one * Used for procedures like biopsy of mediastinal tumors and sy