The Anterolateral Approach in Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery.

The Anterolateral Approach in Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 14;: Authors: Kang CH Abstract The anterolateral approach in robotic lung cancer surgery was developed for the purpose of more efficient port placement by removing the posterior port, decreasing the total number of ports, securing enough distance between the robotic arms. Using this approach, four ports are made in the anterolateral area of the patient and the robot can be docked from an anterolateral direction. By using this port placement, the assistant surgeon's role can be minimized and solo surgery is possible using the robotic procedure. An anterolateral approach can be considered as a useful port placement method in robotic lung cancer surgery. The robotic surgical system was developed to improve the outcomes of minimally-invasive surgery. Improved vision and fine control of the robotic arms are the main advantages of robotic surgery. However, robotic systems possess many different features compared to video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Although several common features are shared with VATS, many other features are unique in the robotic system. Therefore, different approaches and techniques should be considered for robotic operations. To maximize the advantages of robotic surgery, proper port placement is the first step to successful surgery. PMID: 31421100 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research