Lung cAncer Robotic Comparative Study

To compare outcomes of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with clinical stage IA1-2 non-small cell lung cancer at time of procedure * Patient scheduled to undergo minimally invasive surgery for NSCLC with either da Vinci robotic assisted surgery or VATs * Aged ≥ 18 years * Must be willing and able to comply with study requirements * Must indicate their understanding of the study and willingness to participate by signing an appropriate informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with clinical stage IA3, II, III, and IV lung cancer * Patient receiving a lobectomy/segmentectomy as an emergency procedure * Patients receiving a lobectomy/segmentectomy for metastatic cancer * Patients scheduled to receive a bilobectomy or sleeve-lobectomy * Mental incapacity to understand or consent to study procedures * Anticipated difficulty for patient to comply with protocol requirements * Unable to comply with the follow up schedule * Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant during the study * Life expectancy \< 12 months