Robotic and thoracoscopic surgeries for anterior mediastinal neoplasms

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted (RATS) and video-assisted thoracoscopic (VTS) minimally invasive surgeries for anterior mediastinal neoplasms. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study involved 74 patients who underwent surgeries for anterior mediastinal neoplasms between 2020 and 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: group 1 (RATS, 33 patients) and group 2 (VTS, 41 patients). The following parameters were evaluated: surgery time, incidence of postoperative complications, pain syndrome and recovery time. RESULTS: < 0.05). The incidence of complications was lower in the same group that contributed to earlier recovery. CONCLUSION: Robot-assisted surgeries are preferable for anterior mediastinal tumors. The advantages of RATS include shorter surgery time, lower pain and complication rate. Thus, this approach is more advisable in high-risk patients.