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John F Lazar¹, David H Posner, Wojciech Palka

¹From the *Division of Thoracic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital/NorthShore-LIJ, New York, NY USA; †Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital/NorthShore, New York, NY USA; and ‡Division of Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY USA.

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This study introduces the first robotically assisted bilateral bronchoplasty for tracheobronchomalacia. This minimally invasive approach replicates open surgery, overcoming limitations of traditional thoracoscopic methods.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Robotic Surgery

Background:

Tracheobronchomalacia, a condition affecting the trachea's C-shape, has historically been treated with open thoracotomy and mesh splinting since 1954.
Traditional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery presents technical challenges for treating tracheobronchomalacia effectively.

Observation:

A novel technique for robotically assisted bilateral bronchoplasty is presented.
This robotic approach aims to overcome the limitations of conventional thoracoscopic surgery for tracheobronchomalacia.

Findings:

The robotically assisted technique allows for a minimally invasive, port-based approach.
It successfully reproduces the steps of an open surgical technique for bronchoplasty.

Implications:

This advancement offers a less invasive surgical option for patients with tracheobronchomalacia.
Robotically assisted surgery may improve outcomes and reduce recovery time compared to traditional methods.