Open thoracotomy versus VATS versus RATS for segmentectomy: a systematic review & Bayesian network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent trials suggest that more conservative resections such as segmentectomy are non-inferior to more radical approaches. Most segmentectomy can be safely performed using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The clinical benefits of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) remain unclear. We aimed to perform a systematic review evaluating the outcome of open thoracotomy, VATS, and RATS for segmentectomy.

Methods

A systematic database search was conducted of original articles exploring the outcome of open versus VATS versus RATS segmentectomy in PubMed, EMBASE and SCOPUS. The primary outcome was 30-day mortality. Secondary outcomes were hospital readmission, air leak, and post-operative pneumonia respectively.

Results

11 studies were included w

SUBMITTER: Francis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443912 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature