What Is a Major Advantage of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

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Multiple Choice

What is a major advantage of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) ?

• A) The surgeon can record entire surgical procedure on a video.
• B) The surgeon can remove tumors of the lung through a small keyhole incision.
• C) The surgeon can x-ray and excise tumor in the same procedure.
• D) The surgeon can avoid the use of a closed chest drainage system after surgery.

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