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The intercostal vessels are identified and carefully dissected with bipolar forceps. Dissection and coagulation of the vessels below the pleura is helped through the mini-thoracotomy access with a pad mounted on Kelly instrument. This maneuver helps to keep the field clean and, in case of possible bleeding, to be faster in hemostasis.
