“Techniques for pleurodesis include thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis.”

“Surgical lung biopsy was performed by formal thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracoscopy.”

“The system permits application of Glubran 2 Surgical Glue as a spray in surgical laparotomy and thoracoscopy procedures.”

“The scrub person and circulating nurse attach the camera and light source to the thoracoscope and the unipolar and bipolar cords to the electrosurgical unit.”

“The chest tube was removed and the thoracoscope entered the pleural cavity through a port.”

“It is done through a small incision or with a videoassisted thoracoscope inserted between the ribs, yesterday.”