Access to Robotic Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Historically Marginalized Groups at a Rural Tertiary Medical Center

Historically marginalized populations, including older, nonwhite, and underinsured patients with lung cancer have been shown to experience diagnostic, therapeutic, and outcome disparities in care. While newer techniques in lung cancer surgery including robotic-assisted thoracoscopy are becoming more widely available, it is unclear if these modalities are being equitably utilized. The purpose of this study was to examine if robotic surgery is equitably utilized in lung cancer care.