Robotic assisted rectopexy - 25/08/11
, Krishna Moorthy, M.D. a, Rishma Kudchadkar, M.D. a, Juan David Hernandez, M.D. a, Shirley Martin, R.N. a, Ara Darzi, M.D. a, Timothy Rockall, M.D. aAbstract |
Background |
During the last 3 years, robotic surgery has had a considerable impact on minimally invasive surgery in a wide range of specialties. This study describes the surgical technique and preliminary results of our first 6 cases of robotic assisted suture rectopexy.
Methods |
During a period of 13 months 6 patients with full thickness rectal prolapse were operated on with the da Vinci surgical system. All patients were considered suitable for a suture rectopexy. Setting-up time, procedure time, patient recovery, and hospital stay were recorded and compared with the current literature.
Results |
All operations were completed successfully using the robotic system. There were no major complications and no deaths. Mean setting-up time was 28 minutes, mean operation time was 127 minutes, and mean hospital stay was 6 days. At 3 to 6 months of follow-up all patients are in good health, with no signs of recurrence and no reports of constipation.
Conclusions |
Robotic assisted suture rectopexy is feasible and safe and apparently meets accepted standards of laparoscopic surgery.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Suture rectopexy, Laparoscopic, Robotic
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Vol 187 - N° 1
P. 88-92 - janvier 2004 Retour au numéro
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