Surgical site infection following minimally invasive lobectomy: Is robotic surgery superior?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infection (SSI) in thoracic surgery remains a significant cause of morbidity and prolonged hospitalization. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has significantly reduced the risk of SSI. We intended to compare whether there was difference between video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) in SSI and highlight possible factors influencing SSI in lobectomy.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed patients who underwent minimally invasive lobectomy from January 2018 to December 2019. All patients' clinical characteristics and surgery-related information which may be related to the likelihood of SSI were recorded.

Results

A total of 1231 patients' records were reviewed with 806 VATS and 425 RATS. SSI was cla

SUBMITTER: Hou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9160803 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature