A novel robotic right colectomy for colon cancer via the suprapubic approach using the da Vinci Xi system: initial clinical experience.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We developed a technique of totally-robotic right colectomy with D3 lymphadenectomy and intracorporeal anastomosis via a suprapubic transverse linear port. This article aimed to introduce our novel robotic surgical technique and assess the short-term outcomes in a series of five patients.

Methods

All colectomies were performed using the da Vinci Xi system. Four robot trocars were placed transversely in the supra pubic area. Totally-robotic right colectomy was performed, including colonic mobilization, D3 lymphadenectomy, and intra corporeal stapled functional anastomosis. The 2 middle suprapubic trocar incisions were then extended to retrieve the specimen.

Results

Five robotic right colectomies via the suprapubic approach were performed between August 2015 and

SUBMITTER: Lee HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5801332 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature