Uniportal & biportal robotic anatomic lung resection (without CO2 insufflation): technique, initial experience and cost

Background: While first applied in thoracic surgery two decades ago, different studies over the past 10 years confirmed the safety and feasibility of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). While initially performed with a multiportal approach (mRATS), the technological advancement now allows a uniportal technique for anatomic lung resections without the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation.