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Subcostal Specimen Removal in Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy
Published on: April 19, 2024
Total port-access robot-assisted pulmonary lobectomy without utility thoracotomy.
Mathew Ninan1, Mark R Dylewski
1Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 901 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. mninan@utmem.edu
Summary
Robot-assisted lobectomy is a feasible surgical approach. This study details a modified technique using a complete port-access method, avoiding utility thoracotomy for improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Robot-assisted lobectomy is an established minimally invasive technique.
- Previous methods often incorporate a utility thoracotomy.
- Advancements aim to further reduce surgical invasiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a modified robot-assisted lobectomy technique.
- To evaluate a complete port-access approach without utility thoracotomy.
- To present an alternative minimally invasive option for lobectomy.
Main Methods:
- A modified robot-assisted lobectomy was performed.
- The technique utilized a complete port-access approach.
- No utility thoracotomy was required.
Main Results:
- The modified technique was successfully implemented.
- Complete port-access without utility thoracotomy was achieved.
- This approach offers a less invasive alternative.
Conclusions:
- The modified robot-assisted lobectomy is feasible.
- A complete port-access approach without utility thoracotomy is a viable option.
- This technique advances minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
