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The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

  • Lee, Jun Hee (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hong, Jeong In (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Hyun Koo (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.06.22
  • Accepted : 2021.07.16
  • Published : 2021.08.05
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Abstract

Lobectomy is the standard treatment for early non-small cell lung cancer. Various surgical techniques for lobectomy have been developed, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, such as video-assisted thoracic surgery or robot-assisted thoracic surgery, has been considered as an alternative to conventional open thoracotomy. The recently robotic lobectomy technique has developed since the first case series was published in 2002. Several studies have reported that robotic lobectomy has comparable oncologic and perioperative outcomes to those of video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy and open lobectomy. However, robotic lobectomy remains a challenge for surgeons because of the steep learning curve, reduced tactile sensation, difficulty in port placement, and challenges in cooperation between the surgeon and assistant. Many studies have reported on robotic lobectomy, but few have presented surgical techniques for robotic lobectomy. In this article, the surgical techniques and optimal performance of robotic lobectomy are described in detail for all 5 types of lobectomy for surgeons beginning with robotic lobectomy.

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