Robotic-assisted lobectomy for malignant lung tumors

Conclusions: Robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a safe, feasible and oncologically adequate procedure for lung malignancies. Comparison of our outcomes to previously reported national averages suggests a similar hospital LOS, lymph node harvest, conversion rate to open thoracotomy and 30-day mortality rate. We acknowledge the limitations of this non-randomised, retrospective study. Future research on robotic lobectomies is encouraged.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research