Random VATS opinion poll that came to me during a nap.
Explanation below the poll!
A quick explanation: 'Freeze VATS' is the system in Fallouts 3 and New Vegas, where entering VATS freezes time whilst you select your targets. 'Slow-mo VATS' is the version from Fallouts 4 and 76, where time merely slows down and the enemies still move and can make their own attacks during the VATS sequence.
Wonderful Things That May or May Not Be Wonderful!!!
A lot of people have some strong thoughts about Fallout 76. A lot of those thoughts are justified but I've talked about the game before so I'm going to talk about a little piece of hardware known as The Dragon. You see, 76 introduced black powder weapons to the Fallout universe. Flintlock pistols, muskets, blunderbusses and the like all to pay tribute to West Virginia's affinity for the Civil War. These outdated firearms have extremely slow reload times but because this is Video Game Land, they are given fantastic accuracy and damage. The standard Black Powder Rifle already packs a punch but what about four Black Powder Rifles fused into one gun? That's the Dragon and it is beautiful! Sure, it has a standard reload time of 13 seconds as you pour in the powder and ram down every single metal ball but when it connects , it's gonna blow some faces off. It may not be as practical as an assault rifle or even a mini-gun but sometimes you don't want practicality, sometimes you want a brutal VATS critical to a Super Mutant's face and that's pretty wonderful in its own right.
P.S. Also, for some reason, despite firing four .50 cal balls at once, the gun only consumes one shot at a time. Well, I'm not complaining.
Thymectomy is like a carefully choreographed dance in surgery, with different moves. The classic open thymectomy is the main act, involving a big cut in the chest for surgeons to carefully take out the thymus. While it works well, it also means a longer recovery time and more discomfort afterward. On the other hand, modern methods like video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted surgery bring a fresh approach. They use smaller cuts and special tools, making thymectomy less painful, with shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery.
1. Open Thymectomy: In the open thymectomy routine, the surgical team makes a big opening to access the thymus. It's like a big performance, allowing thorough exploration and removal. However, this grand show comes with a downside – a longer recovery time and more discomfort afterward, things to think about when choosing the surgery.
2. Minimally Invasive Techniques: New techniques like VATS and robotic-assisted surgery are changing the game. VATS uses a camera and special tools for precise work with less invasion. Robotic-assisted surgery, with its robotic arms, adds a level of precision. These methods give the thymectomy a fresh feel, making it less painful and speeding up recovery.
Postoperative Recovery:
After thymectomy, the recovery is a process marked by initial pain and discomfort that gradually lessens. Managing pain is crucial in this recovery process, often involving carefully prescribed medications. How fast you recover, like a musical piece, depends on the surgery method and individual factors. While most people can get back to normal activities in a few weeks, full recovery may take months. This recovery phase shows how the chosen surgery method impacts the experience, with less invasive methods often making the return to normal life quicker.
Efficacy and Risks:
The success of thymectomy for myasthenia gravis is like a dynamic performance with varied outcomes. Some see a big improvement, but it's not the same for everyone. Responses, like different harmonies, are nuanced, making it a complex situation. Risks in this surgical performance include bleeding, infection, and possible reactions to anesthesia. Dealing with these risks needs a careful preparation before surgery, with open communication between patients and healthcare providers being crucial.
It is advisable to undergo a full body health checkup following a thymectomy to check the success of treatment and evaluate the overall health of the patient after the procedure.
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"Dr. George Karimundackal is a highly experienced thoracic surgeon in Mumbai who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. He has over 15 years of expertise in the field and was previously Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Currently he is Director of Thoracic Surgery at Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital. He leads a dedicated team of specialists providing comprehensive care for a range of chest diseases. He is renowned for his expertise in complex surgeries of the airways, lungs, esophagus and other organs in the chest. Dr. George has successfully performed over a 1,000 thoracoscopic(VATS) and robotic surgeries and is considered the best thoracic surgeon in Mumbai."
First, I have to apologize to you for the long lag time in updates. One of my initial complaints when I first learned that I had lung cancer was that I kept having procedures, but never seemed to get any fresh information on my condition. Now, I see that I have not updated you all since December 22. Sorry. You can refresh yourself here: What you can learn from my lung cancer on my last post…