Key steps in exposure techniques for robotic total mesorectal excision (TME).

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The use of robotic surgery is increasing significantly. Specific training is fundamental to achieve high quality and better oncological outcomes. This work defines key exposure techniques in robotic total mesorectal excision (TME). Based on a modular approach, macro- and microtractions for exposure in every step of a robotic TME are identified and described. The aim is to develop a step-by-step technical guide of the exposure techniques for a robotic TME.

Methods

Twenty-five videos of robotic rectal resections performed at Champalimaud Foundation (Lisbon, Portugal) with the Da Vinci™ Xi robotic platform were examined. Robotic TME was divided into modules and steps. Modules are essential phases of the procedure. Steps are exposure moments of each module. Tractions are cla

SUBMITTER: Tomada EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11685266 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature