Robotic Uniportal Lung Cancer Surgery

The pure uniportal roboticassisted thoracic surgery (U-RATS) is defined as the robotic thoracic surgery performed through a single intercostal (ic) incision 4 cm long, without rib spreading, using the robotic camera, robotic dissecting instruments and robotic staplers.

The use of robotic dissection and staplers through a single incision and the rapid undocking with easy emergent conversion when needed (either to U-VATS or to thoracotomy) are safety advantages over multi-port RATS that cannot be overlooked, offering great comfort to the surgeon and quick and smooth recovery to the patient.