Nationwide Assessment of Robotic Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic lobectomy has been described for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Our objectives were to (1) evaluate the use of robotic lobectomy over time, (2) identify factors associated with its use, and (3) assess outcomes after robotic lobectomy compared with other surgical approaches.

Methods

Stage I to IIIA NSCLC patients were identified from the National Cancer Data Base (2010 to 2012). Trends in robotic lobectomy were assessed over time, and multivariable logistic regression models were developed to identify factors associated with its use. Propensity-matched cohorts were constructed to compare postoperative outcomes after robotic lobectomy with thoracoscopic and open lobectomy.

Results

Lobectomy was performed in 62,206 patients by open (n = 45,527), t

SUBMITTER: Rajaram R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6714562 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature