∙ Indication for VATS for |
1 Partial pleurectomy |
2 Talcum pleurodesis |
3 Implantation of permanent pleural catheter |
4 Hilar or mediastinal lymph node biopsies |
5 Peripheral pulmonary wedge resection |
6 Pericardial effusions |
∙ Age ≥ 18 years |
∙ Eligibility for LA as well as GA |
∙ Informed consent |