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Schematic description of hybridized video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (hVATS). An 8 to 10 cm “utility” incision is made in addition to thoracoscopic port placement. This utility incision allows for increased visualization, better mobilization, and instrumentation of the target lesion and surrounding lung parenchyma.
