Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery
SOMC surgeons use Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) technology to perform lung cancer surgeries. The result? Less pain, shorter hospital stays, quicker recoveries and better outcomes for our patients.
See the difference: VATS vs. traditional open surgery
VATS Lung Cancer Surgery
- 2-3 days in hospital
- 2-4 weeks to significant/complete recovery
- Much less pain
Traditional Open Surgery
- 5-7 days in hospital
- 8-12 weeks to significant/complete recovery
- Significantly more pain
