Since the introduction of the first robotic surgical systems in the late 90’s, it has been clear that the technical advantages of this novel approach were maximized when operating in a narrow to reach and delicate region as the mediastinum. This focused issue on Robotic Mediastinal Surgery, guest edited by Dr. Giuseppe Marulli, aims to provide comprehensive perspectives and surgical techniques in the field of robotic mediastinal surgery to all surgeons around the world, which we hope will also be beneficial to the growth of young surgeons.
Robotic approach for mediastinal diseases: state-of-the-art and current perspectives
Left-sided approach for robotic thymectomy: technical tips, advantages and drawbacks
Robotic approach for early stage thymic tumors—surgical and oncologic outcomes
Is there an indication to robotic approach for advanced stage thymic tumors?
Robotic resection of posterior mediastinal lesions: indications, tips and tricks
Robotic resection of mediastinal goiter and ectopic thyroid
Robotic esophagectomy with chest anastomosis: technical aspects and clinical outcomes
Minimally invasive resection of ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma with use of the Da Vinci Xi robot
Robotic subxiphoid thymectomy: techniques, tips, and tricks
Disclosure:
The series “Robotic Mediastinal Surgery” was commissioned by the editorial office, Shanghai Chest without any sponsorship or funding. Giuseppe Marulli served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.
