Published: 2013-01-04
This inaugural issue of the Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery delves into the fast-evolving field of minimally invasive pulmonary resections. Overseen by Mr. William Walker, a pioneer in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), this issue provides a succinct summary of major advancements in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Articles of interest include systematic review of robotic VATS, oncological outcomes of VATS for non-small cell lung cancers, VATS surgical training, the future of robotic pulmonary resection, and much more.