@bobca Hi Bob I had Right lung lower lobe lobectomy and resection by robot assisted I was SCLC early stage.. Operation was successful in that they removed the cancer and checked lmpth nodes.. I had my 6 month Ct Scan in November last year no further spread of dicease... I'm 66 was terrified of surgery I will say that robotic is less invasive but 8 months post op I'm still getting the usual stabbing pains nerve damage and pain around the incision site taking 400mg pregabalin but almost getting back to were I was I've been diagnosed with copd shortness of breath but other than that om.. Im sure your procedure will be fine sounds your in good hands hope this helps and good luck with the op.