Uniportal VATS involves operating through a single small (3-4 cm) incision through which the scope and all instruments can be placed. Traditional Multi-port VATS involves multiple incisions (usually 3) and traditional open thoracotomy involves a long (12-15 cm) incision.

Benefits include reduced postoperative pain, minimal scarring, shorter hospital stays, and quicker return to daily activities.

This technique is applied for lung resections (e.g., lobectomy, segmentectomy), decortication, bullectomy, and other thoracic procedures.

Dr. Bhanushali has specialized training in Uniportal VATS-including at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital-and over 15 years of thoracic surgery experience.

Recovery tends to be much quicker than open surgery and multi-port VATS, with less pain and faster mobilization, followed by postoperative follow-up and rehabilitation as part of care.

Dr. Bhanushali performs Uniportal VATS at his own Center for Lung Surgery at Dr. Bhanushali Hospital, Thane. He is also available at leading hospitals in Mumbai, equipped with advanced thoracic surgical facilities.

Yes, Uniportal VATS is often considered safer for elderly or high-risk patients because of its minimally invasive nature, less trauma, and quicker recovery compared to open surgery.

The duration depends on the procedure (lobectomy, bullectomy, etc.), but most surgeries range from 2-3 hours.

Yes, most of these surgeries are performed under general anaesthesia and patients are carefully monitored throughout the procedure.

As with any surgery, risks exist-such as bleeding, infection, or prolonged air leak-but complication rates are generally lower compared to open thoracotomy.

Most patients can return to light activities within 1–2 weeks and resume normal routines within 3-4 weeks, depending on individual recovery.