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Hybrid Total Thyroidectomy and Robotic-Assisted Excision of a Substernal Multinodular Goiter

November 6, 2023

This video demonstrates a hybrid total thyroidectomy and robotic-assisted excision of a substernal multinodular goiter.

Versius Robotic Apical Segmentectomy

November 1, 2023

This is a video demonstrating a right lower lobe apical segmentectomy performed by the new CMR Versius system.

CTSNet’s Most Popular Articles in October 2023

October 31, 2023

October was a superstar month for surgical content, including versatile congenital techniques, a minimally invasive mitral valve repair, and hybrid aortic arch treatment. Articles published this month also included interviews with technique experts and important CT surgery news items.

Robotic Resection of Posterior and Inferior Mediastinal Lesions: Technique and Port Placement Considerations

October 30, 2023

Although robotic surgery has gained popularity among thoracic surgeons globally, and the advantages of using robots for anterior mediastinal lesion resections are well established, there is still controversy over the optimal robotic approach for posterior and inferior mediastinal resections. This video presents some tips to perform such resections more easily.

Tips and Tricks for Robotic Versius Left Lower Lobectomy

October 26, 2023

This video demonstrates a total robotic left lower lobectomy. It was the first lobectomy performed with the Versius system in Chile.

Laser Assisted Extended Pleurectomy Decortication for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

October 25, 2023

This video demonstrates an extended pleurectomy and decortication, which is a cytoreductive procedure for the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma.