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cord-272546-zznm13ik	Van den Eynde, Jef	Cardiothoracic robotic assisted surgery in times of COVID-19	2020-05-08		.txt	text/plain	1874	88	42	At a time when elective surgeries are being suspended and questions are being raised about how the remaining procedures on COVID-19 positive patients can be performed safely, it is important to consider the potential role of robotic assisted surgery within the current pandemic. To date, however, no specific recommendations are available for cardiothoracic robotic assisted surgery in COVID-19 positive patients. Here, we discuss the potential risks, benefits, and preventive measures that need to be taken into account when considering robotic assisted surgery for cardiothoracic indications in patients with confirmed COVID-19. In response to this situation, various surgical societies have already issued their recommendations on adequate patient selection and preparation, as well as measures that can be taken to minimize the spread of viral particles. Provided that the above discussed risks are taken into account and met with these preventive measures, cardiothoracic RAS might on the other hand have various benefits to offer during the current COVID-19 pandemic when compared to conventional open surgery.	./cache/cord-272546-zznm13ik.txt	./txt/cord-272546-zznm13ik.txt