Thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic technique that allows thoracic surgeons to examine and intervene in the thoracic cavity without the need for open surgery. Using a small camera and specialized instruments, thoracoscopy offers accurate diagnosis and targeted interventions with minimal tissue trauma.

Thoracoscopy in relatively simple cases with the corresponding experience of the Thoracic Surgeon can be performed without anesthesia with the patient essentially awake, breathing spontaneously without intubation and with the help of mild sedation.

🔹 Diagnostic Value of Thoracoscopy in General

One of the main applications of thoracoscopy is pleural biopsy, which allows the diagnosis of diseases such as tuberculosis, malignant pleural effusion and idiopathic inflammatory diseases of the chest. This technique is also valuable for lung cancer diagnosis and staging, as it allows for the acquisition of a histological sample with greater accuracy than traditional methods.

🔹 Therapeutic Applications

Thoracoscopy is also used in treatment of diseases, such as pleurodesis for the treatment of recurrent pneumothorax and malignant pleural effusion, as well as for the removal of pathological lesions from the lung and mediastinum. In addition, it is one of the basic methods for performing VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery), a modern surgical technique that replaces open thoracotomy in many procedures.

🔹 Advantages of Thoracoscopy

The advantages of thoracoscopy are significant. Compared to classical surgical techniques, it offers smaller incision, reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery and shorter hospitalization timeAt the same time, its use improves the accuracy of diagnosis and allows the doctor to choose the best therapeutic approach.

🔹 Modern Applications in our Clinic

At our practice, we apply the most modern minimally invasive techniques, such as thoracoscopy and VATS, for the diagnosis and treatment of chest diseases. Contact us for a comprehensive medical evaluation.