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perform VATS

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

Perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery or VATS, during which a lung is collapsed and the thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the thorax through any of three to four small incisions in the chest wall.

perform VATS — perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery or VATS, during which a lung is collapsed and the thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the thorax through any of three to four small incisions in the chest wall. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within skills.

Category: skills › performing surgical procedures Also known as: perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgeries, conduct video assisted thoracoscopic surgery, perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, conduct VATS, carry out vidoe assisted thoracoscopic surgery, perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery

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Frequently asked questions

What is perform VATS?

Perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery or VATS, during which a lung is collapsed and the thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the thorax through any of three to four small incisions in the chest wall.

What category of skill is perform VATS?

ESCO classifies perform VATS under the skills category, specifically in the performing surgical procedures subcategory.

How transferable is perform VATS between industries?

ESCO tags perform VATS as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is perform VATS the same as perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgeries?

Yes — perform VATS is also known as perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgeries, conduct video assisted thoracoscopic surgery, perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, conduct VATS, carry out vidoe assisted thoracoscopic surgery, perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery, or carry out VATS. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn perform VATS?

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Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.