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Comparing Thoracoscopic and Robotic Lobectomy Using a Nationally Representative Database.

Christine E Alvarado1, Stephanie G Worrell2, Anuja L Sarode3

  • 1Division of Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.

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Robotic lobectomy (Robot-L) and video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy (VATS-L) show similar mortality rates. While Robot-L offers shorter hospital stays, it incurs significantly higher costs, warranting further investigation into its overall value.

Keywords:
classificationslung cancerminimally invasive surgeryroboticsthoracicthoracoscopy/VATS

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Robotic lobectomy (Robot-L) studies often use data from specialized centers, limiting generalizability.
  • National data is crucial for understanding the broader implications of Robot-L versus traditional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare mortality, length of stay (LOS), and costs between Robot-L and video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy (VATS-L).
  • To analyze outcomes using a nationally representative patient database.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Premier Healthcare Database (2009-2019) for elective lung cancer lobectomies.
  • Employed ICD-9/10 codes to categorize Robot-L and VATS-L procedures.
  • Applied survey methodology and propensity matching for robust, generalizable comparisons.

Main Results:

  • A propensity-matched cohort of 62,698 patients showed similar in-hospital mortality for Robot-L and VATS-L (0.9% vs. 0.9%).
  • Robot-L patients experienced shorter LOS (4 vs. 5 days) but incurred higher charges (approx. $17,860 more).

Conclusions:

  • Robot-L and VATS-L demonstrate comparable mortality in a national dataset.
  • Despite shorter hospitalization, Robot-L's higher cost necessitates further evaluation of its cost-effectiveness.
  • Given Robot-L's increasing prevalence, understanding its value proposition is critical.