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Use of Robotic-Like Articulated Instruments in Medical Thoracoscopy: A Case Series
Rodrigo Garcia Tome1, Ara Vartanyan2,3, Chongiin Kim2,3
1Department of Medicine, Los Angeles General Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA, rgarciatome@dhs.lacounty.gov.
Respiration; International Review of Thoracic Diseases
|October 23, 2025
Summary
Articulated wristed instruments enhance medical thoracoscopy (MT) for complex pleural diseases. This minimally invasive approach offers improved precision and therapeutic options for patients unsuitable for surgery.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Pleural Diseases
Background:
- Medical thoracoscopy (MT) is mainly diagnostic for pleural diseases.
- Its therapeutic role in complex pleural infections requires further exploration.
- Advancements in instrumentation are needed to enhance MT's capabilities.
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