Early video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for non-emergent thoracic trauma remains underutilized in trauma accredited centers despite evidence of improved patient outcomes

• Yahya Ahmed AlwatariVirginia Commonwealth University
• Alexander SimmondsVirginia Commonwealth University
• Dawit AyalewVirginia Commonwealth University
• Jad KhorakiVirginia Commonwealth University
• Luke G. WolfeVirginia Commonwealth University
• Stefan W. LeichtleVirginia Commonwealth University
• Michel B. AboutanosVirginia Commonwealth University
• Edgar Bruck RodasVirginia Commonwealth University