Experiences with

Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

I had right lung lower lobe segmentectomy three weeks ago and have been experiencing excruciating pain from muscle spasms. This usually happens if I've slept for longer than 3 hours either propped up with pillows in sitting position or on my left side. I'm woken with a tight, gripping feeling and regardless

I have had vats procedure on lung, and very recently had RF ablation (which was very successful) the pain was nothing compared to what l experienced in March

I had a right upper lobectomy by VATS for an adenocarcinoma and large lymph nodes, one of which was clung to my trachea and had to be dissected off. The 'recurrent laryngeal nerve ' runs close by and serves the vocal chords.

I had VATs surgery last year to treat a catamenial pneumothorax, but air still seems to be getting through holes in my diaphragm. My Thoracic surgeon has suggested having more major surgery to try to repair my diaphragm and remove any endometrial tissue.

just on breathing I also developed this horrible cough so I finally went to pleural clinic yesterday after coughing up orange mucus, they suspected a blood clot so getting a scan tomorrow but they also noticed changes on X-ray which wasn’t there before and although they’ve said no in freeman MDT to a VATS

He had to take a small piece of the the remaining r upper via vats and chest tube was inserted. Small pneumothorax noted and was unsuccessful trying to remove it to Heimlich valve over the weekend. Concerned that the pneumothorax is not resolving and what next steps would be.

I made a post earlier in the year about waiting for my VATS biopsy results. My experience was very unusual, but if it helps anyone else in future, I figured it would be useful posting it. Last year I was having palpitations, and was sent to A&E just as a precaution.

Hello, My Dad had a VATs Lobectomy earlier this week. He is doing well physically and is home. However, he is experiencing strange feelings in his chest which make him feel very anxious, making it difficult to sleep.

Vats surgery three weeks ago aiming for cure - histology confirmed lung adenocarcinoma - clear margins Went for breast oncology appointment three days ago and mentioned more increase in back pain.

I was diagnosed in December 22 with stage 2 lung cancer had upper left lobe removed through the VATS operation went well nothing in lymph nodes so I do feel really lucky starting chemo in 2 weeks as the cancer was 43 mm

my VATS lobectomy went well and I’ve been recovering ok but past two days had dreadful indigestion. Was already on lansoprazole and my husband got me rennies and mint tea which have helped a bit. Anyone else had this? And any tips to get rid?

I was in hospital for 3 weeks, needed 2 blood transfusions, chest drains in both lungs and ended up with VATs washout of 1 lung. Im almost 3 months after discharge and still get out of breath/tight chest.

Here is my story: I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis in 2017 via VATS surgery. I never really understood how I got it. I originally went in to my doctor because I had bouts of GERD that woke me up at night with severe coughing which then led to a fever the next day that resolved by that night.

I feel very privilege to be a good subject for this VATS procedure but the remaining nodules are very much on my mind. Is there anyone here experiencing a similar situation with multiple nodules? Many many thanks Christian

My previous rheumatologist would not say I had vasculitis without a VATS biopsy. My pulmonologist strongly encouraged me to get another set of eyes on my records and images, someone with more vasculitis experience. My new rheumatologist has diagnosed me with ANCA vasculitis (GPA).

I had a VATS wedge resection and lung biopsy done just over 4 weeks ago. The surgery went fine and they removed two of the nodules for testing. I’m all recovered now and back at work. I haven’t heard anything at all, and obviously the wait is excruciating.

I had an upper right lobectomy on 22nd of May and wanted to thank everyone for your pre and post operative support and suggestions for making recovery easier. I’m feeling so much better now although my remaining bit of right lung seems to be making mucus. I spend a bit of time coughing and spluttering

I’ll also be having thoracic exploration (VATS) for the first time, I have been warned this is pretty horrible by the surgeons involved (thanks guys 😂) but just wondered if anyone has had it and would be kind enough to share experiences so I can mentally prepare?

I have been frantically trying to decide whether to proceed with my scheduled surgery this month. It seems like it is the most logical choice, but Im afraid it is too risky and recovery is difficult. Can anyone share their hospital and/or home recovery experience with their surgery? Any advice?

But has anyone had this VATS procedure who could offer me some advice please? Love and hugs to you all Claire xx