Modified open-thoracotomy-view approach in robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection.

ABSTRACT: Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) is widely performed in thoracic surgery. The open-thoracotomy-view approach (OTVA) is one approach in RATS lung resection. OTVA is a good surgical approach that provides the same field of view as that with open thoracotomy and allows active participation of the assistant. However, the OTVA has certain limitations compared with other approaches, such as difficulty placing a robotic arm in the lower intercostal space, the assistant port is positioned further from the hilum, and CO₂ insufflation is required. We have made some modifications to the OTVA by placing one of the robotic arms in the lower intercostal space, which enhances the operability for the surgeon without the need for CO₂ insufflation. Additionally, by positio

SUBMITTER: Tachibana K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10944767 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature