[The role of videothoracoscopic operations in diagnosis and treatment of penetrating thoracic trauma].

The experience of videothoracoscopic operations performance on the base of the regional hospital thoracic department in 62 injured persons, suffering penetrating thoracic trauma, is adduced. Tactics and methods of treatment of these patients, using modern technologies and endoscopic interventions are depicted. Comparative analysis of the various methods efficacy was conducted, there results, advantages and faults were estimated. The recommendations concerning application of methods of treatment in various clinical situations are given.