Journal Of Social Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(10), P. 3699 - 3711
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Video-assisted
thoracoscopic
surgery
(VATS)
has
demonstrated
its
efficacy
and
improved
clinical
outcomes
as
an
option
for
early-stage
non-small
cell
lung
cancer.
The
development
of
robotic-assisted
(RATS)
become
the
newest
alternative
to
VATS.
This
study
aims
compare
VATS
RATS
in
terms
outcomes.
Systematic
Review
research
used
PRISMA
method.
is
proven
be
with
superior
results
compared
on
Mortality
30
days
parameter
(OR
0.59,
95%
CI
=
0.40,
0.86,
I2
:
0%;
p<0.006)
transfusion
rate
0.50;
CI:
0.27
-
0.92,
I2:
6%;
p
0.34).
There
was
no
significant
difference
between
vs
procedure
duration
95%CI:
0.92),
intraoperative
complications
1.98,
0.12
32.44)
postoperative
1.05,
0.93
1.19).
parameters
length
stay
chest
drain
most
studies
show
that
requires
longer
treatment
time
thoracic
drainage
than
RATS.
can
minimally
invasive
cancer
a
lower
risk
death
requirements
VATS,
but
there
surgery,
well
complications.
Annals of Surgery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Objective:
Determine
if
robotic-assisted
lobectomy
(RPL-4)
is
cost-effective
and
offers
improved
patient-reported
health
utility
for
patients
with
early-stage
NSCLC
when
compared
to
video-assisted
(VATS-Lobectomy).
Summary
Background
Data:
Barriers
against
the
adoption
of
RPL-4
in
publicly-funded
healthcare
include
paucity
high-quality
prospective
trials
perceived
high
cost
robotic
surgery.
Methods:
Patients
were
enrolled
a
blinded,
multi-centered,
RCT
Canada,
USA,
France,
randomized
1:1
either
or
VATS-Lobectomy.
EQ-5D-5L
was
administered
at
baseline
post-operative
day
1;
weeks
3,
7,
12;
months
6
12.
Direct
indirect
costs
tracked
using
standard
methods.
Seemingly
Unrelated
Regression
applied
estimate
effect,
adjusting
utility.
Incremental
effectiveness
ratio
generated
by
10,000
bootstrap
samples
multivariate
imputation
chained
equations.
Results:
Of
406
screened,
186
randomized,
164
analyzed
after
final
eligibility
review
(RPL-4:n=81;
VATS-Lobectomy:n=83).
Twelve-month
follow-up
completed
94.51%(155/164)
participants.
Median
age
68(60-74).
There
no
significant
differences
body
mass
index,
comorbidity,
pulmonary
function,
smoking
status,
utility,
tumor
characteristics
between
arms.
The
mean
12-week
score
0.85(0.10)
0.80(0.19)
VATS-Lobectomy
(
P
=0.02).
Significantly
more
lymph
nodes
sampled
[10(8-13)
vs
8(5-10);
=0.003]
arm.
incremental
cost/QALY
$14,925.62(95%
CI
$6,843.69,$23,007.56)
12-months.
Conclusions:
Early
results
RAVAL
trial
suggest
that
associated
comparable
short-term
scores
JTCVS Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 383 - 393
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Limited
research
exists
comparing
the
impacts
of
robotic-assisted
thoracic
surgery
(RATS)
and
video-assisted
(VATS)
on
patients'
physical
mental
health-related
quality
life
(QoL).
A
prospective
cohort
stage
IA
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
patients
in
Initiative
for
Early
Lung
Cancer
Research
Treatment
from
Mount
Sinai
Health
System
had
QoL
measured
before
at
2,
6,
12
months
post-treatment
using
Medical
Outcomes
Study
Short-Form
(SF-12),
with
Physical
Component
Summary
(PCS)
Mental
(MCS);
Functional
Assessment
Therapy-Lung
Subscale
(FACT-LCS);
Patient
Questionnaire-4
(PHQ-4;
depression/anxiety).
locally
weighted
smoothing
curve
was
fitted
to
identify
best
interval
knot
trends.
piecewise
linear
mixed-effects
model
developed
estimate
differences
baseline,
2-month,
12-month
scores
rates
change,
adjusting
age,
sex,
race,
ethnicity,
smoking
status,
pack-years,
nodule
size/consistency,
comorbidities,
surgical
extent.
The
study
comprised
698
patients,
including
458
(65.6%)
who
underwent
VATS
240
(34.4%)
RATS.
RATS
group
exhibited
a
more
significant
initial
decline
health
2
post-surgery
but
showed
recovery
by
months,
achieving
similar
or
slightly
higher
compared
baseline.
No
over
time
were
seen
between
groups.
Both
groups
displayed
consistent
anxiety
depression
scores,
improvements
symptoms
2-month
mark.
fewer
postoperative
complications
conversion
open
thoracotomy.
offer
long-term
outcomes
early-stage
NSCLC
though
may
experience
sharper
health.
Journal of Robotic Surgery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Advancements
in
diagnostic
imaging
and
surgical
techniques
have
significantly
evolved
the
treatment
landscape
of
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC).
The
shift
toward
parenchymal-sparing
approaches,
such
as
segmentectomy
for
cT1a-bN0
tumors,
is
challenging
traditional
lobectomy.
This
retrospective
multicenter
cohort
study
evaluates
short-term
outcomes
Video-Assisted
Thoracoscopic
Surgery
(VATS)
Robotic-Assisted
Thoracic
(RATS)
NSCLC
patients
using
data
from
French
EPITHOR
registry,
enhanced
by
an
in-depth
quality
audit.
audit
ensured
completeness
accuracy
monitoring
improving
entry
at
participating
centers.
We
included
who
underwent
mini-invasive
lobectomy
or
between
January
2016
December
2020.
primary
outcome
was
length
hospital
stay
(LOS),
with
secondary
including
complications,
90-day
rehospitalization,
mortality.
A
total
5687
interventions
were
analyzed,
3692
VATS
1995
RATS
procedures.
unadjusted
mean
LOS
slightly
shorter
(7.61
days)
compared
to
(8.04
days),
though
this
difference
not
statistically
significant
after
adjustment
(p
=
0.073).
No
differences
found
outcomes,
complication
rates
integration
a
comprehensive
allowed
robust
comparison
ensuring
reliable
accurate
across
all
While
showed
trend
stays,
did
find
adjusting
confounders.
Both
are
viable
options
resections,
choice
potentially
guided
surgeon
expertise
institutional
resources.
The Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Background
Lung
cancer
continues
to
be
the
primary
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
worldwide,
with
surgical
resection
recognised
as
gold
standard
for
non-small
cell
lung
cancer.
Recent
innovations
in
thoracic
surgery,
including
video-assisted
surgery
and
robotic-assisted
have
revolutionised
methodologies.
This
study
seeks
evaluate
perioperative
outcomes
procedures,
concentrating
on
postoperative
complications,
length
hospital
stay,
overall
efficacy
based
a
single-centre
experience.
Results
A
total
269
resections
were
conducted,
176
(65.4%)
completed
using
93
(34.6%)
utilising
surgery.
No
notable
disparities
observed
demographics
or
preoperative
characteristics
between
groups.
The
complication
rates
13.1%
16.1%
(
p
=
0.507).
substantial
changes
specific
problems,
such
air
leaks
infections.
average
duration
was
3.26
days
3.70
0.252),
30-day
mortality
rate
0.6%
0%
Conclusions
Video-assisted
produce
similar
results
showing
no
statistically
significant
differences
fatality
rates.
These
findings
correspond
current
literature,
indicating
that
although
may
present
benefits,
both
strategies
is
comparable.
Future
research
larger
cohorts
crucial
gain
more
in-depth
understanding
these
techniques
their
long-term
effects
patient
outcomes.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
This
chapter
examines
the
profound
impact
of
robotic
technology
on
thoracic
surgery,
emphasizing
current
innovations
and
future
prospects.
We
begin
with
a
brief
historical
overview
systems,
focusing
their
evolution
from
early
models
to
Intuitive
da
Vinci
platforms
latest
advancements
in
surgical
robotics.
The
core
our
analysis
is
comparative
effectiveness
robotic-assisted
surgery
(RATS)
against
traditional
video-assisted
(VATS)
open
techniques.
Key
benefits
RATS
discussed
include
enhanced
precision,
minimized
patient
trauma,
improved
clinical
outcomes,
such
as
decreased
hospitalization
times
lymph
node
harvesting.
Further,
delves
into
integration
robotics
training,
highlighting
role
features
dual-console
setups.
explore
ongoing
technological
advancements,
incorporation
artificial
intelligence
imaging
techniques,
which
are
set
expand
capabilities
efficiency
RATS.
assess
potential
emerging
implications
features,
single-port
access
AI-driven
tools,
for
procedures.
Challenges
cost,
accessibility,
steep
learning
curve
associated
these
technologies
also
analysed
provide
balanced
view
landscape
surgery.
Anaesthesia Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Summary
Intra‐operative
airway
injuries
in
robotic
thoracic
surgery
pose
unique
challenges
for
the
anaesthetist
and
surgeon.
Close
communication
between
anaesthetic
surgical
team
is
vital
providing
adequate
one‐lung
ventilation
a
successful
operation.
We
describe
case
of
intra‐operative
iatrogenic
bronchial
tear
subsequent
cuff
rupture,
requiring
immediate
specialist
management.
Management
priorities
include
safe
oxygenation,
lung
isolation
to
allow
completion
resection.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 1597 - 1597
Published: July 24, 2024
Suspicious
tumors
of
the
lung
require
specific
staging,
intraoperative
detection,
and
histological
confirmation.
We
performed
an
intrathoracic,
contrast-enhanced
ultrasound
(Io-CEUS)
for
characterization
cancer.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 11, 2024
Background:
Robot-assisted
thoracic
surgery
(RATS)
is
gaining
popularity
in
lung
resection
surgeries;
however,
its
quality
outcome
measures
require
further
evaluation.
This
study
compared
the
short-term
perioperative
outcomes
of
surgeries
performed
using
RATS
and
video-assisted
(VATS)
at
a
tertiary
hospital
UK.
Methods:
We
retrospective
comparative
analysis
496
patients
who
underwent
Castle
Hill
Hospital
UK
between
January
2021
April
2024.
In
pre-matched
cohort,
162
to
334
VATS.
Using
propensity
matching
based
on
patient's
forced
expiratory
volume
one
second
(FEV1)
percentage
predicted
age
body
mass
index
(BMI),
we
included
324
analysis.
Of
these,
RATS,
VATS,
demonstrating
satisfactory
performance
indicators.
Results:
The
results
from
our
depicted
that
had
significantly
lower
rate
prolonged
air
leak
(≥7
minutes)
than
VATS
(5.5%
versus
7.1%,
mean
difference
-1.32,
95%
CI:
-0.89-3.08,
p
=
0.034).
also
shorter
duration
stay
(3.8
±
4.1
days
4.7
4.8,
-0.901,
-1.886-0.084;
0.073)
more
mediastinal
lymph
node
dissections
(39.5%
35.2%)
However,
proportion
were
upstaged
after
histopathological
resected
nodes
was
not
different
two
groups.
Furthermore,
groups
no
significant
differences
regarding
infection
rate,
intermittent
positive
pressure
ventilation
(IPPV)
use,
theatre
return.
Conclusion:
Robotic
technologies
produced
equivalent
for
majority
evaluated.
Additional
research
necessary
confirm
RATS's
efficacy
determine
potential
advantages
over
surgeries.