Table 1. Clinical outcomes compared to STS data, FY 2015 and PCS.
| Clinical outcomes | Robotic | TES | Open | PCS (vs. TES) | PCS (vs. open) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 169 | 4,612 | 5,913 | ||
| Length of stay (inpatient days) | 4.7 | 5.3 | 7.3 | $932 | $4,038 |
| Conversions | 1.8% | 8.1% | NA | $180–$445 | NA |
| Transfusions | 1.2% | 3.8% | 7.8% | $33 | $79 |
| Post-operative complications | |||||
| Minor complications | 14.8% | 43.6% | 55.1% | $1,038 | $1,521 |
| Major complications | 11.8% | 22.0% | 28.8% | $3,213 | $5,884 |
| OR time (min) | 148 | 180 | 175 | $350 | $297 |
| Total PCS per case | $5,746–$6,011 | $11,819 | |||
| Total overall PCS for all cases | $971,074–$1,015,859 | $1,997,411 |
PCS, potential cost savings; TES, traditional endoscopic surgery (thoracoscopy or laparoscopy).