Thoracoscopic versus robotic approaches: advantages and disadvantages.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
The overall advantages of thoracoscopy over thoracotomy in terms of patient recovery have been fairly well established. The use of robotics, however, is a newer and less proven modality in the realm of thoracic surgery. Robotics offers distinct advantages and disadvantages in comparison with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Robotic technology is now used for a variety of complex cardiac, urologic, and gynecologic procedures including mitral valve repair and microsurgical treatment of male infertility. This article addresses the potential benefits and limitations of using the robotic platform for the performance of a variety of thoracic operations.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wei, B; D'Amico, TA
Published Date
- May 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 24 / 2
Start / End Page
- 177 - vi
PubMed ID
- 24780422
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-5069
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2014.02.001
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States