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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Indications Following its introduction in 1991, multiple reviews in the literature have shown numerous advantages of the minimally invasive laparoscopic approach to colectomy. Although the rates of utilization of minimally invasive techniques have continued to increase over time, more than…
Introduction Approximately 18,000 people in the US have developed esophageal cancer in 2019. Over the past 35 years, there has been tremendous increase in the incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. While squamous cell carcinoma has increased three-fold in incidence,…
Indications Achalasia, although rare, is one of the most common motility disorders of the esophagus. It is characterized by aperistalsis of the esophagus and failure of receptive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Both features are required for diagnosis.…
Introduction Hiatal hernias are a common condition that can be classified into four anatomical types ( Fig. 21.1 ). Type I or sliding hernias comprise over 95% of all hiatal hernias. Paraesophageal hernias (PEH) include types II-IV, which are defined…