The book provides an overview of the current state of minimally invasive surgery in the thoracic cavity. Following a practice-oriented description of endoscopic anatomy, the first part addresses the following issues in detail: patient preparation and positioning, anesthesia options, arrangement in the operating room and team composition, pneumothorax management, function and installation of drains, planning and establishment of various access points, postoperative care, thrombosis prophylaxis and antibiotic protection, dangers and risks of the method, as well as types and use of documentation options. General operative steps such as adhesion lysis, thoracoscopic exploration and palpation options, hemostasis, and the search for a parenchymal leak are listed in a separate chapter. In the specialized section, alongside diagnostic options, the current...