<h1>First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy Performed, Advancing Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery</h1> A multi-speciality hospital in South Tamil Nadu successfully performed the region's first Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. This procedure, which replaces the traditional open thoracotomy, involves a single small incision and specialized instruments, reducing surgical trauma, postoperative pain, infection risk, and hospital stay while expediting recovery. The hospital's surgical and anesthesiology teams collaborated to manage the procedure's complexities, enhancing patient outcomes and accessibility to advanced lung surgery locally. Additionally, the hospital reported completing over 660 procedures across various specialties since its establishment, underscoring its growing role in delivering cutting-edge medical care in the region.