Robot-Assisted Thoracic Procedures Usage

Robot-assisted thoracic procedures are considered for surgeries that:

• Require precision
• Do not require open access

Some thoracic surgeries that have been successfully performed using robotic techniques include:

• Thymectomy —removal of the thymus gland
• Lobectomy —removal of a lung lobe
• Esophagectomy —removal of the esophagus
• Mediastinal tumor resection —removal of tumors located in the mediastinum (the part of the chest cavity that separates the lungs)
• Sympathectomy—cauterizing a portion of the sympathetic nerve

Compared to more traditional procedures, robotic-assisted surgery may result in:

• Less scarring
• Reduced recovery times
• Less risk of infection
• Less blood loss
• Reduced trauma to the body
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery