Robot vs. camera: which lung cancer surgery is better?
NCT ID NCT02617186
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study compares two types of minimally invasive lung surgery for early-stage lung cancer: robotic-assisted surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The goal is to see which approach leads to better quality of life and lower costs. About 446 adults with stage I, II, or IIIa non-small cell lung cancer took part. The results will help doctors choose the best surgical method.
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McMaster University / St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada
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