What is video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery?
The concept of minimally invasive surgery is a further development of the principle pioneered at Boston Children's Hospital with the introduction of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
During this technique, a video scope is inserted into the chest through a "port," which is just a few millimeters in length. Three other ports allow instruments and retractors to be inserted. Our specialists use this approach to repair patent ductus arteriosus.
Like minimally invasive surgery, the video assisted technique is followed by more rapid recovery and minimal incisional pain. Current research is aimed at expanding the application of video-assisted throacoscopic surgery to other cardiac defects.
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery | Programs & Services
Departments
Cardiac Imaging
Department
The Division of Cardiac Imaging serves children and adults with congenital heart disease.
Centers
Benderson Family Heart Center
Center
The Benderson Family Heart Center treats the full spectrum of heart disorders, including the rarest and most complex congenital heart defects.
Programs
Adult Congenital Heart Program
Program
The Boston Adult Congenital Heart (BACH) and Pulmonary Hypertension Program offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical services to adults with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.
