This special series on “Innovations in Robotic VATS and Bronchoscopic Procedures” is co-edited by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando from Department of Thoracic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Dr. John F. Lazar from Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery MedStar, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Review Article: Mediastinal Surgery
Robotic bronchoscopy for diagnosis of lung nodules using the Ion system: a narrative review of the technical aspects and advantages over standard flexible bronchoscopy with electromagnetic navigation
Review Article: Lung Surgery
Bronchoscopic ablation of lung tumours: patient selection and technique
Review Article: Biomedical Technology
Transitioning to robotics in a successful thoracoscopic and laparoscopic thoracic program: why do it, and how?
Surgical Technique: Lung Surgery
Robotic upper lobe segmentectomy: technical pearls
Disclosure:
The series “Innovations in Robotic VATS and Bronchoscopic Procedures” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Visualized Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Dr. Hiran C. Fernando and Dr. John F. Lazar served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.