Medical MCQ-In Video assisted thoracoscooic surgery for better vision the space in the operative field is created by-

In Video assisted thoracoscooic surgery for better vision the space in the operative field is created by-

Self retaining retractor

Collapse of ipsilateral lung

Rib spacing

Co2 insufflations

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Anatomy

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Collapse of ipsilateral lung

Description:

In contrast to most laparoscopic techniques, the working space for VATs is created not by adding an insuffalation gas but rather by removing air from the ipsilateral lung parenchyma causing collapse of the ipsilateral lung. Ref : Sabiston, 17/e p465

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