Right robotic S4 segmentectomy.

Among the various segmentectomy procedures performed for lung diseases, the right S4 segmentectomy stands out as an exceptionally rare operation. Its infrequent occurrence can be attributed to several factors, including the relatively lower incidence of pathologies necessitating isolated resection of the S4 segment of the right lung. This video tutorial showcases the robotic approach to the rare right S4 segmentectomy, guiding surgeons through the step-by-step procedures for better understanding and proficiency.

Robotic resection of anterior mediastinal masses >10 cm: a case series.

Background: Robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) for intrathoracic pathology and especially for mediastinal mass resection has been increasingly accepted as an alternative method to open sternotomy and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). However, the utilization of this approach for complex and advanced in size cases needs more clinical evidence. We are presenting a series of 4 patients who had resection of >10 cm mediastinal masses via RATS.