Open thoracotomy versus VATS versus RATS for segmentectomy: a systematic review & Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Background: Recent trials suggest that more conservative resections such as segmentectomy are non-inferior to more radical approaches. Most segmentectomy can be safely performed using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The clinical benefits of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) remain unclear.