Robotic abdominal resection of tailgut cysts - A technical note with step-by-step description.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Here, we describe a step-by-step standardized technique for tailgut cyst resection using a single-docking robotic approach.

Method

Each step of the technique is illustrated using a composite collection of four operative patient videos to demonstrate the advantages and feasibility of this technique. The robot platform utilised is Da Vinci Xi.

Results

Five female patients have undergone this operation in our unit. The size of tumours ranged from 12 to 45 mm. Median operating time was 100 min (range 90-150). Mean blood loss in all the patients was less than 50 ml. There were no major intraoperative complications. One patient had a postoperative presacral collection which required radiological drainage. Length of stay in all patients was one day.

Conclusions

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SUBMITTER: Solis-Pena A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9306654 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature