Analysis reveals robotic surgery improves lymph node yield and survival outcomes in lung cancer resections, suggesting potential benefits.
RATS was associated with increased lymph node yield, which was also associated with slightly improved OS after wedge resection, independent of surgical approach. Given limitations of the NCDB, the relative contributions of increasing RATS adoption versus broader temporal advances in oncologic care cannot be distinguished. Further study of more granular details and cost may better inform approach selection.
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