[Objective] To study the value of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in thoracic surgeries. [Methods] The experience of video-assisted thoracoscopic treatment for 136 patients from June 2001 to June 2008 was summarized. [Results] All the cases had no operation death nor serious complications, the thoracoscopic treatment gave satisfactory clinical effect. [Conclusion] VATS is safe, reliable during operation with less trauma and shorter postoperative hospital stay, and is a reasonable selection in treating part of ch...