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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Robotics
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

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  • Historically, chest wall resections utilized large thoracotomy incisions.
  • Minimally invasive techniques for chest wall resection are emerging.
  • Increasing utilization of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) necessitates expertise in robotic chest wall procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present tips and tricks for totally robotic chest wall resections and reconstructions.
  • To guide surgeons in adopting RATS for chest wall procedures.
  • To detail techniques for various complex chest wall resections and reconstructions.

Main Methods:

  • Demonstration of en bloc resection with lung resections.
  • Techniques for Pancoast tumors, isolated rib resections, and cartilaginous resections.
  • Reconstruction methods using mesh with suturing or fixation devices.

Main Results:

  • Detailed presentation of robotic techniques for bony division using Gigli saw, Kerrison rongeur, and ultrasound drills.
  • Explanation of tissue detachment using monopolar or bipolar diathermy.
  • Showcasing mesh reconstruction for chest wall defects.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery offers a viable minimally invasive approach for chest wall resections and reconstructions.
  • The presented techniques and recommendations aim to facilitate wider adoption of RATS for chest wall surgery.
  • RATS provides a valuable alternative to traditional thoracotomy for complex chest wall cases.