Robotic surgery

Combined Endoscopic-Robotic Resection of a Giant Polyp to Avoid Colorectal Resection

Gastroenterology
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Montserrat Guraieb-Trueba, MD, Víctor Manuel Rivera-Méndez, MD, Juan Carlos Sánchez-Robles, MD Colorectal Surgery Department, Hospital Central Militar, México City, México (Dr. M. Gurieb-Trueba) Advanced Endoscopy Department, Hospital Central Militar, México City, México (Dr. V. M. Rivera-Méndez) Hospital San Ángel Inn Chapultepec, México City, México (Dr. J. C. Sánchez-Robbles) ABSTRACT Colorectal cancer prevention relies on effective […]

Magnetic Robot–Assisted Single-Incision Cholecystectomy

Gastroenterology
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Alfredo Daniel Guerron, MD, Camila Belen Ortega, MD, Chan Park, MD, Dana Portenier, MD Department of Surgery, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA (all authors). ABSTRACT Introduction: Single-incision techniques limit triangulation, surgeon mobility, and organ visualization. The use of robot-assisted platforms has addressed several of these difficulties; however, it has also generated new

Robot-Assisted Surgery and Holmium Laser in Complex Choledocholithiasis

Robotic Assisted Surgery
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Alexis Sanchez, MD, MSc, Omaira Rodriguez, MD, Renata Sanchez, MD, Luis Medina, MD, Liumariel Vegas, MD, Génesis Jara, MD, José Rosciano, MD Robotic Surgery Program, University Hospital of Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela (all authors). ABSTRACT Introduction: Unsolved choledocholithiasis by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a complicated condition to manage. The incorporation of robotic surgery, a choledochoscope, and a holmium

Uterine Rupture After Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy

OB/GYN Laparoscopy
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Sotirios Nicholas Markuly, DO, Charles E. Miller, MD, Kyle Szela OB/GYN Hospitalist, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL, USA (Dr. Markuly). Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, USA and Director, AAGL/SRS Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, USA (Dr. Miller).

Robotic Enucleation of an Esophageal Submucosal Tumor in the Prone Position

Gastroenterology
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Régis Souche, Jean-Michel Fabre Chirurgie Digestive A, Département de Chirurgie Digestive, Hôpital Universitaire de St Eloi, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier, France (both authors). ABSTRACT Background: Esophageal submucosal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare. Resection is indicated due to their malignant potential. Case Description: A 76-year-old woman complained of mild dysphagia. A submucosal tumor of the

Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Robotic Surgery

Robotic Assisted Surgery
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Erdal Alkan, MD, Oguz Ozkanli, MD, Mevlana Derya Balbay, MD Department of Urology, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Okmeydanı, Sis¸li-; Istanbul, Turkey (Drs. Alkan, Balbay). Department of Anesthesiology, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Okmeydanı, Sisli-; Istanbul, Turkey (Dr. Ozkanli). ABSTRACT Introduction: We present the feasibility of flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy concomitant with robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and bilaterally extended pelvic lymphadenectomy.

Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis After Laparoscopic Robotic-Assisted Colectomy

Robotic Assisted Surgery
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Jonathan Giannone, MD, Rami Lutfi, MD, FACS Department of Surgery, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA (all authors). ABSTRACT Background: Mesenteric venous thrombosis has been a reported rare postoperative complication after laparoscopic surgery and may lead to increased patient morbidity and possible mortality. Methods: We report a case highlighting the postoperative presentation of

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