VATS lobectomy
VATS Lobectomy
VATS Lobectomy (pronounced: vats loh-bek-toh-mee) is a medical procedure that involves the removal of a lobe from the lung using Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). The term originates from the combination of the acronym VATS, which stands for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, and the term 'lobectomy', which is derived from the Greek words 'lobos' meaning 'lobe' and 'ektome' meaning 'excision'.
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses a small video camera (thoracoscope) inserted through a small incision in the chest. This allows the surgeon to view the chest cavity and perform surgical procedures without making a large incision. VATS is used for a variety of thoracic procedures, including lobectomy.
Lobectomy
A lobectomy is a surgical procedure where one of the lobes of an organ is removed. In the context of a VATS lobectomy, it refers to the removal of one of the lobes of the lung. This is often done to treat lung diseases such as lung cancer, tuberculosis, or emphysema.
Related Terms
- Thoracoscope: A small video camera used in VATS to view the chest cavity.
- Thoracic Surgery: The field of medicine involving surgery on the organs in the chest, including the lungs.
- Lung Cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs. It is often the reason for a VATS lobectomy.
- Tuberculosis: An infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. In severe cases, a lobectomy may be required.
- Emphysema: A lung condition that causes shortness of breath. In some cases, a lobectomy may be performed to alleviate symptoms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on VATS lobectomy
- Wikipedia's article - VATS lobectomy
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