Technique and Results of Robotic Pulmonary Lobectomy Using Four Arms

Abstract

Robotic assistance has been increasingly uti-lized for pulmonary lobectomy. Although the technical aspects of the operation require special training, robotic lobectomy possesses subjective advantages for the surgeon including better visualization of structures, the ability to control the camera rather than relying on an assistant to do so, increased range of motion of instruments, and improved ergonomics. Perioperative outcomes and overall survival following robotic lobectomy have been shown to be similar to VATS lobectomy.