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[Robotic-assisted Thoracic Surgery: Currently Available Standard Systems and Future Developments].

Hans-Stefan Hofmann^1,2

¹Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Abteilung Thoraxchirurgie, Regensburg, Germany.

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Summary

Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) offers advantages over traditional methods, including enhanced visualization and instrumentation. This review details current robotic systems and their future in thoracic procedures.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Surgical Technology

Background:

Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) is increasingly adopted, building on video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) benefits.
Robotic systems offer improved visualization (3D camera) and instrument dexterity (wristed instrumentation) over VATS.
Current robotic platforms vary in design and application, with the Da Vinci system being an early market entrant.

Conclusions:

Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) is a safe and effective modality with potential for equivalent oncological results.
The landscape of robotic systems for thoracic surgery is diverse and rapidly advancing.
Future developments promise further innovation in RATS.