Chapter
Chapter 4: Robotic-Assisted Heller Myotomy
Peri-Operative Complications
Chapter 5: Robotic-Assisted Transhiatal Esophagectomy
Diagnosis and Preoperative Evaluation
Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Positron Emission Tomography Scan
Perioperative Considerations and Patient Positioning
Exposure of the Crura and Mobilization of the Stomach
Mediastinal Esophageal Dissection
Gastric Tube Formation and Cervical Anastomosis
Chapter 6: Paraesophageal Hernias and Nissen Fundoplication
Chapter 7: Robotic-Assisted Gastric Bypass
Indications for Robotic-Assisted Gastric Bypass
Technique of Robotic-Assisted Gastric Bypass
Step 1: Creation of the Gastric Pouch
Step 2: Creation of the Gastrojejunal Anastomosis
Step 3: Creation of the Jejunojajunostomy
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages to Robotic-assisted Roux-in-Y Gastric Bypass (RARYGB)
Limitations to Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Chapter 8: Revisional Robotic Bariatric Surgery
Robotic Conversion of Restrictive Bariatric Procedures to BPD-DS
Revisions of Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Revisions of Failed Fundoplications and Recurrent Paraesophageal Hernias
Emergent Robotic Revisional Procedures
Chapter 9: Sleeve Gastrectomy
3. Preoperative Evaluation
Chapter 10: Gastric Surgery
Anti-Reflux Surgery and Hiatal Hernia Repair
Comparative Analysis and Outcomes
Palliative Procedures for Pancreatic Cancer
Chapter 11: Pancreatic Body and Tail Resection
Chapter 12: Robotic Liver Resection
Indications/Differential Diagnosis
Left Lateral Sectionectomy
Right Posterior Section Resections
Chapter 13: Robotic-Assisted Rectal Prolapse Repair
Surgical Repair of Rectal Prolapse
Signs and Complaints of Rectal Prolapse
Medical History and Physical Examination
Surgical Technique of Robotic-Assisted Ventral Rectopexy (RVR) Preparation
Positioning of the Trocars
Robot-Assisted Ventral Rectopexy
Why Use Robotic Technology?
Chapter 14: Robotic Adrenalectomy and Splenectomy
Section 1: Robotic Adrenalectomy
Robotic Posterior Retroperitoneal Adrenalectomy
Robotic Transperitoneal Lateral Adrenalectomy
Discussion and Review of the Literature
Section 2: Robotic Splenectomy
Robotic Total Splenectomy
Robotic Partial Splenectomy
Discussion and Review of the Literature
Chapter 15: Robotic Colectomy
Procedure: Right Hemicolectomy
Procedure: Sigmoid Colectomy
Intracorporeal Anastomosis
Chapter 16: Rectal Surgery
Department of Surgery - University of California,
Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California, US
II. Anatomical Considerations
VI. Clinical Presentation
VII. Preoperative Evaluation
IX. Indications and Contraindications
for Robotic-Assisted Rectal Surgery
X. The Advantages and Disadvantages
of Robotic Rectal Surgery
Patient Preparation and Positioning
Laparoscopic Medial to Lateral Mobilization of the Left Colon and Splenic Flexure
Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision and Anterior Resection
Intersphincteric Resection (ISR)
Abdominoperineal Resection (APR)
XIII. Results of Robotic-Assisted Rectal Resection
Genitourinary Outcomes and Continence
Recurrence and Functional Outcomes (Robotic Rectopexy)
Chapter 17: Single Site Robotic Surgery Applied to the Digestive System
IRCAD-IHU; General, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Strasbourg, France
Challenges of the LESS Approach
1. Lost Triangulation and Conflicts between Instruments
3. Retraction and Exposure
Current Clinical Experiences with Robotic
LESS Applied to the Digestive System
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to
Improve Safety in LESS Robotic Procedures
Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
Perspectives for LESS: Lightweight Miniature
Robots and Surgical Endoscopic-Like Platforms
Chapter 18: Pediatric Robotic Surgery
Specific Pediatric Procedures
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - Bochdalek Hernia
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia - Morgagni Hernia
Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Chapter 19: Concomitant Groin Hernia Repair during Robotically-Assisted Prostatectomy
Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, US
Identification of Anatomic Landmarks
Creation of Peritoneal Flap
Identification of Anatomy
Mesh Preparation and Placement
Closure of the Peritoneum
Specimen Removal and Closure
Postoperative Groin and Thigh Pain
Chapter 20: Robotic Surgery: Simulation and Training
History of Robotic Surgery Simulation
How Simulators Impact Robotic Surgery
Simulation Training for Robotic Surgery
Examples of Simulation Research for Robotic Surgery