Robotic pneumonectomy

Brian E Louie

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2014.02.007

Robotic pneumonectomy

Thorac Surg Clin. 2014 May;24(2):169-75, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2014.02.007.

Author

Brian E Louie¹

Affiliation

¹ Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Program, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Swedish Cancer Institute and Medical Center, Suite 900, 1101 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. Electronic address: brian.louie@swedish.org.

PMID: 24780421
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2014.02.007

Abstract

Pneumonectomy is indicated for centrally placed tumors when a lung-preserving operation cannot be performed for oncologic reasons. The technique of robotic pneumonectomy is still undergoing development and modification. Several pioneering surgeons have determined it to be feasible but more data are required to determine the benefits and disadvantages of robotic pneumonectomy.

Keywords: Lung cancer; Pneumonectomy; Robotic; Video-assisted thoracoscopy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
Lymph Node Excision / methods
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
Pneumonectomy / methods*
Robotics / methods*