What is VATS Lung Biopsy?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: Lung Biopsy
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera that is introduced into the patient's chest via a scope. This is done to minimize the damage done during the surgical procedure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 34 | 9 | |
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 16 | 3 | |
| Interstitial lung disease | 8 | 2 | |
| Combined small cell carcinoma (small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 0 | |
| Lung cancer | 1 | 0 | |
| Squamous cell carcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with VATS Lung Biopsy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Chest pain upon deep breathing | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath with little or minimal activity (ie standing) | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having VATS Lung Biopsy
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 30 |
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