Robotic diaphragm plication: functional and surgical outcomes of a single-center experience.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Mar 13, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Diaphragm plication remains the only effective treatment for diaphragm paralysis. Robot-assisted thoracoscopic (RATS) diaphragm plication combines advantages of open and thoracoscopic techniques. We present our experiences focussing on lung-function improvement and surgical outcome.

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  • Uyen-Thao Le
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany. antonia.uyen-thao.le@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
  • Laurin Titze
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Petar Hundeshagen
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Bernward Passlick
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Severin Schmid
    Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.

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