Study of Force Feedback Use and Patient Recovery After Robotic-Assisted Lung Surgery with the da Vinci System

What this Trial Is About

This research studies patient outcomes related to the use of Force Feedback instruments during robotic-assisted lung resections, specifically anatomic lung resections such as lobectomy or segmentectomy. Force Feedback technology allows surgeons to feel the physical forces when manipulating tissues during robotic surgery. The goal is to understand if reduced force at the instrument tips improves recovery and outcomes for patients undergoing these procedures. Participants in this prospective observational study will be patients having robotic-assisted anatomic lung resections at a single high-volume thoracic surgery center. The study will analyze outcomes based on the use of Force Feedback instruments with the da Vinci robotic surgical systems. Researchers will assess factors like early hospital discharge, complications, and readmissions, using a composite measure called textbook recovery. Data will be collected from surgery through 30 days post-operative. During the study, participants will receive routine care while researchers monitor recovery details including opioid use, pain scores, chest tube drainage, and duration of chest tube use. Key outcomes are measured from hospital admission through discharge and up to 30 days after surgery. The study aims to provide insights into how force applied during surgery affects recovery, helping surgeons evaluate the value of Force Feedback technology in robotic lung surgery.

Evaluating the Association of Force Feedback With Outcomes After Lung Resection Using the da Vinci Multiport System