thoracoscopy

rming thoracoscopy under guidance ensures patient safety while allowing the trainee to refine technical skills. Feedback from mentors on scope manipulation, tissue sampling, and complication management accelerates learning. Step 4: Independent Practice with Continuous Learn

formed under local anesthesia with sedation Greater maneuverability in complex or difficult anatomy Limitations: Slightly limited in certain interventions compared to rigid scope > Choosing between rigid and flexible thoracos

t savings, increased case throughput, and enhanced training opportunities. 5. Enhanced Safety and Reduced Complication Rates Why It Matters: The ability to clearly visualize structures minimizes the risk of complicati