Technical points of the operative procedure for robotic-assisted lung resection and lymph node dissection.

Abstract

The operation is performed under general anesthesia with double-lumen endotracheal intubation. The patient is placed in the lateral position on the unaffected side. Singlelung ventilation is performed on the unaffected side. The patient holds a pillow with both upper limbs flexed and is placed in the jackknife position.