ReviewCancers2024
The Surgical Renaissance: Advancements in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- State of the art of robotic lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic-style evidence synthesis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical outcomes of liposomal and conventional bupivacaine in postoperative pain management in female patients following thoracoscopic lung surgery.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Impact of modern minimally invasive approaches on pulmonary resection outcomes: a narrative review.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Review
- The evolution of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery: current platforms, emerging technologies, and future perspectives - a narrative review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Uniportal Robotic-Assisted Versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Anatomical Lung Resection in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Comparative Single-Center Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The effects of thoracic surgery techniques on postoperative pain and comparison of intercostal interventions.Medicine · 2026Observational
- Evaluation of the utility of slow mode for pulmonary vessel resection using a surgical stapler in anatomical pulmonary resection: a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- Rare Posterior Mediastinal Müllerian Cyst Resected by VATS: Case Report and Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- [Expert Consensus on Shared Decision-making in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ground-glass Opacity-featured Lung Adenocarcinoma].Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer · 2026Article
- Contemporary Review of Clinical Features, Multi-Modality Imaging, and Management of Pericardial Cysts.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Point of care ultrasound-detected postoperative diaphragmatic dysfunction and its association with pulmonary complications after thoracic surgery: protocol for a prospective, observational study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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- Intrapleural hemocoagulase Bothrops atrox and early outcomes after VATS for stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Liposomal Bupivacaine, Ropivacaine, and Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia for Adult Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Retraospective Cohort Study.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Emerging technologies in thoracic surgery: artificial intelligence, robotic-assisted surgery, and telesurgery.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
- Sugammadex vs Neostigmine for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade and Association with Postoperative Atelectasis After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Article
- Accuracy and potential risk factors of pedicle screw placement using a noninvasive-registration robotic system in the thoracolumbar spine.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Effect of the tubeless approach on the non-operative lung in thoracic surgery: a retrospective cohort study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- The impact of ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block on the quality of recovery after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Perioperative medicine (London, England) · 2025Review
- Minimally invasiveTranslational lung cancer research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery has advanced the treatment of lung cancer since its introduction in the 1990s. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) offer the advantage of smaller incisions without compromising patient outcomes. These techniques have been shown to be safe and effective in standard pulmonary resections (lobectomy and sub-lobar resection) and in complex pulmonary resections (sleeve resection and pneumonectomy). Furthermore, several studies show these techniques enhance patient outcomes from early recovery to improved quality of life (QoL) and excellent oncologic results. The rise of RATS has yielded further operative benefits compared to thoracoscopic surgery. The wristed instruments, neutralization of tremor, dexterity, and magnification allow for more precise and delicate dissection of tissues and vessels. This review summarizes of the advancements in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and the positive impact on patient outcomes.
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