The uptake of segmentectomy for non–small cell lung cancer in adopters of robotic surgery

JTCVS Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jacob Woodroof, Khaled Nouiehed, Scott Koeneman, John Jacob, Tyler Ross Grenda, Nathaniel Rutherford Evans, Olugbenga T. Okusanya
DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2026.101744
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Abstract

Objective: Segmentectomy has been shown to be comparable with lobectomy for small lung cancers; however, it is unclear the degree to which the expansion and adoption of robotics have affected the use of segmentectomy. We aim to compare the use of segmentectomies performed between adopters and nonadopters of robotic surgery. Methods: A retrospective case-control analysis was conducted using the National Cancer Database from 2010 to 2021. Sustained robotic adoption was defined as facility performance of ≥90% of lung resections robotically for 2+ consecutive years from 2016 onwards. Time periods for facilities were categorized by pretransition (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
JTCVS Open
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
31
Pages
101744–101744
Publication date
3 April 2026
Language
EN