Author： Obasi Patrick Chidi Hebra Andre Varela Juan Carlos
Publisher： Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
ISSN： 1086-8089
Source： JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Vol.15, Iss.2, 2011-04, pp. : 244-247
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Abstract
Esophageal duplication cysts are infrequent anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract that are predominantly found in children. The conventional surgical approach for removal of these cysts is an open surgery one with a posterolateral thoracotomy incision. However, more recently, these cysts have been excised via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). In this article, we present 2 pediatric patients treated with successful excision of an esophageal duplication cyst via robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) using the da Vinci surgical system. With robotic technology, precise dissection and complete resection of the thoracic mass was achieved without violating the esophageal mucosa. There were no complications, and the patients did not require placement of a postoperative chest tube. Pathological examination of the mass was consistent with an esophageal (foregut) duplication cyst in both cases.
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