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Robotic adrenalectomy – transabdominal approach
Indications Minimally invasive adrenalectomy is the gold standard of care for functional and nonfunctional adrenal masses. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy has been popularized over the last three decades and has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective method of adrenalectomy. Laparoscopic…
Robotic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy and cholecystectomy
Introduction The application of minimally invasive techniques in hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery has lagged behind other surgical specialties, such as bariatric and colorectal surgery. This is a testament to the unique and complex nature of HPB operations, particularly pancreaticoduodenectomies. The application…
Robotic whipple procedure
Introduction The first minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) was reported in 1994, followed by the first published description of a robot-assisted PD in 2003. , The robot-assisted approach to PD offers surgeons many advantages compared with standard laparoscopy, and its use…
Robotic distal pancreatectomy
Indications The indications for robotic distal pancreatectomy are similar to those for traditional laparoscopic approaches, ranging from cystic neoplasms to malignant diseases of the distal pancreas. However, robotics appears to have several important advantages over laparoscopy, which has been shown…
Robotic hepatectomy
Introduction The evolution of minimally invasive techniques, starting from laparoscopy to the more recent robotic platform, have allowed for greater consistency in the applicability of advanced surgical techniques. The widespread adoption of robotic surgery has stimulated expansion of the robotic…
Robotic splenectomy
Introduction Minimally invasive splenectomy is now established as the standard of care in general surgery for almost all conditions requiring an elective splenectomy. It was first reported in 1991 by Delaitre and Maignien, who performed a laparoscopic splenectomy. Subsequent literature…
Robotic single-site cholecystectomy
Indications Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been the standard for removal of the gallbladder since the 1990s. Attempts to introduce single-incision cholecystectomy in order to improve cosmetic outcomes were met with difficulty due to struggles during surgery, prolonged operative times, and inability…
Robotic multiport cholecystectomy
Indications In 1985, Prof. Dr. Erich Mühe of Germany performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy and began a new era of minimally invasive surgery in the field of general surgery. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) proved that minimally invasive surgery could reduce morbidity…
Robotic left hemicolectomy and low-anterior resection
Indications A left hemicolectomy is commonly indicated for colonic polyps, neoplasms, and diverticular disease. By employing robotic technology, we can offer a truly minimally invasive operation for varied pathologies. Robotic technology provides stable 3D visualization, more manual dexterity, and an…