Videothoracoscopy is a safe, accurate, minimally invasive, and potentially cost-effective method for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of thoracic trauma patients.

Comparable exposure was achieved in this cohort of patients with gasless laparoscopy. The use of conventional surgical instruments provides an advantage with this technique. Further improvements in abdominal wall lift systems and modification of existing surgical instruments may expand the role of gasless laparoscopy.

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