Key result
Despite the increasing adoption of robotic platforms in thoracic surgery, challenges remain including increased operative time, instrument cost, and a lack of appropriate directed training.
Highlights the need for structured training programs in robotic thoracic surgery to address inefficiencies and learning curve challenges.
Since the initial experiences with robotic platforms in surgery (1), the number of procedures performed this technique have continued to increase (2). Not have newer trainees demonstrated interest in the field, former open and VATS surgeons have also become of the advantages that the robotic platform provides (1,3). However, although some authors have implemented thoracic surgery safely (4,5) others still consider it , citing the increased operative time (related to learning curve), the initial instrument cost, and the lack appropriate directed training (3).
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Rodríguez et al. (2020) conducted an editorial in Thoracic surgery. Structured thoracic robotic training was evaluated. Despite the increasing adoption of robotic platforms in thoracic surgery, challenges remain including increased operative time, instrument cost, and a lack of appropriate directed training.
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