The uniportal access for robotic thoracic surgery presents itself as a natural evolution of minimally invasive thoracic surgery (MITS). It was developed by surgeons who pioneered the uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (U-VATS) in all its aspects following the same principles of a single incision by using the latest robotic technology – daVinci Xi platform.
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.
The duration of a Robotic Uniportal Lung Cancer surgery is normally 100 minutes. Patients are discharged after 1-2 days.
Regarding work activity, after XX days the patient will be able to return to work. Normally, full mobility recovery is at the end of XX and moderate physical activity at XX.
The duration of a Robotic Uniportal Lung Cancer surgery is normally 100 minutes. Patients are discharged after 1-2 days.
Regarding work activity, after XX days the patient will be able to return to work. Normally, full mobility recovery is at the end of XX and moderate physical activity at XX.
Time
› 100 min
Anesthesia
› General / sedation
Internment
› 1-2 days
Sick leave
› 1 week
Recovery
› 1 week
Inhibition of physical activity
2
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