Table 2. Conversions of different RATS procedures.
Procedure | Conversions (n) | Procedures (n) | Conversion rate (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Overall | 53 | 786 | 6.7 |
Lobectomy | 37 | 372 | 9.9 |
Right upper lobectomy | 11 | 132 | 8.3 |
Right middle lobectomy | 3 | 25 | 12.0 |
Right lower lobectomy | 6 | 80 | 7.5 |
Left upper lobectomy | 11 | 63 | 17.5 |
Left lower lobectomy | 6 | 72 | 8.3 |
Segmentectomy | 6 | 80 | 7.5 |
Sleeve lobectomy | 0 | 8 | 0.0 |
Wedge resection | 1 | 90 | 1.1 |
Thymectomy | 6 | 148 | 4.1 |
Sympathectomy | 0 | 26 | 0.0 |
Other | 3 | 62 | 4.8 |
RATS, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.