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Cardiothoracic Surgery

General Vascular Surgery

Complications Driving Conversion: A Comparison of Robotic, VATS, and Open Lobectomy

Thursday, September 18, 2025

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM MST

Location: Savoy, 1st Floor

CE: .25

Priya P. Shah, Medical Student (she/her/hers)

Medical Student Researcher
Kansas City University
Kansas City University

Disclosure(s):

Priya Shah: No relevant financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the reasons behind conversions for lobectomy and why it is so necessary
Understand how RATS demonstrates lower conversion rates than VATS
Understand the importance of robust training programs for residents regarding RATS, VATS, and conversion