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ArticleThoracic cancer2026

Semi-Continuous Versus Continuous Suturing Techniques in Bronchial Anastomosis Following da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Lobectomy.

Zhiqiao Chen, Yongxin Fan, Xinyu Zhu, Shuyuan Li, Qi Tang, Xuanyi Zong, Shoujie Feng, Cheng Zhang, Teng Sun, Yong Ge and 1 more

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Zhiqiao ChenThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6400-7247
Yongxin FanThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Xinyu ZhuThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Shuyuan LiThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Qi TangThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Xuanyi ZongThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Shoujie FengThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Cheng ZhangThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Teng SunThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Yong GeThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Hao ZhangThoracic Surgery Laboratory, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2926-737X

Funding

Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2024ZD0529400 & 2024ZD0529405The National Natural Science Foundation of China 82472885The Social Development Projects of Key R&D Programs in Xuzhou City KC22097the Xuzhou Medical University 2022 Scientific Research Launch Fund for Introducing High level Talents D2022016"Xuzhou "Pengcheng Talent Program"-High-levelHealthcare Talent Recruitment and Development Project" 2025DF04 & 2025DJ02
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Abstract

backgroundIn robot-assisted thoracoscopic (RATS) bronchial sleeve lobectomy, despite the continuous suturing (CS) technique's widespread adoption, the safety and advantages of the semi-continuous suturing (SCS) technique remain inconclusive.

methodsPatients undergoing RATS bronchial sleeve lobectomy for central Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) between January 2020 and December 2024 were retrospectively enrolled and stratified into two cohorts based on anastomotic technique: the CS group and the SCS group. Perioperative outcomes were compared between the two groups.

resultsThe SCS group (n = 18) demonstrated significantly shorter anastomotic time than the CS group (n = 14) (median 28 min [24-33] vs. 45 min [32-52]; p < 0.001), with a 21-min reduction in operative time (median 135 min [110-185] vs. 156 min [138-212]; p = 0.040). No statistically significant differences were observed in: overall complication rates (anastomosis-specific: 11.1% vs. 21.4%, p = 0.425; systemic: 22.2% vs. 42.9%, p = 0.212); 90-day mortality (0% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.467); late stenosis rate (0% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.249) or reoperation rate (5.6% vs. 14.3%, p = 0.401); postoperative recovery metrics (extubation time and hospital stay, p > 0.05).

conclusionsSCS can safely reduce bronchial anastomosis time in RATS sleeve resection and is recommended as the preferred technique for optimizing operative efficiency.

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Anastomosis, SurgicalBronchiCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung NeoplasmsPneumonectomyRobotic Surgical ProceduresSuture TechniquesAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective Studiesbronchial anastomosiscentral type carcinoma of lungcontinuous suturesemi‐continuous suture

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