Technical Aspects of Robotic First Rib Resection

Matthew R L Egyud; Scott Holmes; Bryan M Burt

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.04.005

Technical Aspects of Robotic First Rib Resection

Thorac Surg Clin. 2023 Aug;33(3):265-271. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.04.005. Epub 2023 May 25.

Authors

Matthew R L Egyud¹, Scott Holmes², Bryan M Burt³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
² The Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
³ Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Michael E. Debakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Bryan.Burt@bcm.edu.

PMID: 37414482
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.04.005

Abstract

Robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome is a novel approach that continues to increase in popularity due to advantages compared with traditional open first rib resection. Following publication of the Society of Vascular Surgeons expert statement in 2016, the diagnosis and management of thoracic outlet syndrome is favorably evolving. Technical mastery of the operation requires precise knowledge of anatomy, comfort with robotic surgical platforms, and understanding of the disease.

Keywords: Chest wall resection; First rib resection; Robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery; Thoracic outlet syndrome.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Ribs / surgery
Robotic Surgical Procedures*
Robotics*
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / surgery
Thoracic Surgical Procedures*
Treatment Outcome