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Total portal robotic pneumonectomy

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Robotic pulmonary lobectomies have been reported to be technically and oncologically achievable; however, only three robotic pneumonectomy cases have been described. Two of them used a mini thoracotomy. We describe one case of a total portal robotic pneumonectomy without utility incision. We describe the step-by-step process.

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Surgeon has lectured for Intuitive (Sunnyvale, California); however, Intuitive had no role in the drafting of the manuscript or its results.

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  1. Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Miami Valley Hospital, 30E Apple St., Suite 1480, Dayton, OH, 45409, USA

    Jose R. Rodriguez

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Rodriguez, J.R. Total portal robotic pneumonectomy. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 61, 538–541 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-012-0150-z

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