Comparative meta-analysis of robot- and video-assisted surgery for thymoma: efficacy, learning curve, and economic burden in 7347 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This meta-analysis systematically evaluates the perioperative outcomes, learning curve, and hospitalization costs of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATs) compared to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATs) for thymoma resection.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, with the final update in June 2025, following PRISMA guidelines. Constant-effects model or random-effects model was used based on heterogeneity, and subgroup analyses were performed accordingly.

Results

A total of 30 studies involving 7,347 patients (RATs: 3,122; VATs: 4,225) were included, and 17 outcome indicators were analyzed. Compared with VATs, RATs showed lower conversion rates, reduced blood loss, sh

SUBMITTER: Shen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771877 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature