Perform VATS

Description

Perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery or VATS, during which a lung is collapsed and the thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the thorax through any of three to four small incisions in the chest wall.

Alternative labels

perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
carry out vidoe assisted thoracoscopic surgery
perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
conduct video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
carry out VATS
conduct VATS
perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgeries

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Essential knowledge of

Essential skill of

Optional knowledge of

Optional skill of

 


 

References

ESCO

 

Last updated on April 4, 2022