Developing novel non-assistant help operation in dual-portal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (neoDRATS).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To introduce and evaluate the non-assistant help operation in dual-portal robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (neoDRATS), a novel technique designed to eliminate the need for skilled assistants by using all 4 robotic arms independently during anatomical lung surgery.

Methods

Patients were placed in the lateral decubitus position under general anesthesia with single-lung ventilation. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System was used, with specific configurations for right- and left-side operations. The neoDRATS technique used a 4-cm working port and a 1.8-cm secondary port, with detailed guidelines for optimal setup and robotic arm manipulation.

Results

The neoDRATS approach demonstrated successful surgical outcomes without the need for a skilled assistant. The use of a

SUBMITTER: Ujiie H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11518955 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature