Thorascopic Wedge Resection of the Lung
Thorascopic Wedge Resection of the Lung
Definition
A minimally invasive surgical procedure in which video-assisted thoracoscopy is used to remove of a portion of the lung.
Also known as THORACOSCOPIC WEDGE RESECTION, Thorascopic Wedge Resection of the Lung, TWR — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1955752 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | Procedure Has Partially Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |