Robotic-assisted surgery is an exciting, innovative area, which is growing and becoming more widespread. Here, Joel Dunning, PhD, FRCS, of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK, gives us an interesting overview of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, debunking some common misconceptions. This video was recorded at the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) Annual Conference 2018, held in Dublin, Ireland.