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id vats
name VATS
type surgery
standsFor Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
description Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest.
reference https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/video-assisted-thoracic-surgery/about/pac-20384922