Journal article
The Use of Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Lung Resection: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Abstract
The primary objective of this study is to systematically review all pertinent literature related to robotic-assisted lung resection. Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) case series and studies comparing RATS with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or thoracotomy were included in the search. In accordance with preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, 2 independent reviewers performed the search …
Authors
Agzarian J; Fahim C; Shargall Y; Yasufuku K; Waddell TK; Hanna WC
Journal
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 182–192
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1053/j.semtcvs.2016.01.004
ISSN
1043-0679