With tumor excision via median sternotomy or thoracotomy being the conventional approaches for a long period, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is of gaining popularity.  As the lateral thoracic approach lacks in clarity on the contralateral mediastinum, the newest evolution in VATS-the supxiphoid approach-closes the gap to the insufficient intraoperative visibility and hence optimizes postoperative outcome. 
VATS
With tumor excision via median sternotomy or thoracotomy being the conventional approaches for a long period, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is of gaining popularity.  As the lateral thoracic approach lacks in clarity on the contralateral mediastinum, the newest evolution in VATS-the supxiphoid approach-closes the gap to the insufficient intraoperative visibility and hence optimizes postoperative outcome. 
VATS
With tumor excision via median sternotomy or thoracotomy being the conventional approaches for a long period, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is of gaining popularity.  As the lateral thoracic approach lacks in clarity on the contralateral mediastinum, the newest evolution in VATS-the supxiphoid approach-closes the gap to the insufficient intraoperative visibility and hence optimizes postoperative outcome. 
VATS