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Single‐incision robotic cholecystectomy: A special emphasis on utilization of transparent glove ports to overcome limitations of single‐site port
Author(s) -
Lee Hongeun,
Lee Dooho,
Kim Hongbeom,
Han Youngmin,
Kim SunWhe,
Jang JinYoung
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the international journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.556
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1478-596X
pISSN - 1478-5951
DOI - 10.1002/rcs.1789
Subject(s) - cholecystectomy , perioperative , medicine , surgery , robotic surgery , general surgery , port (circuit theory) , gallbladder , laparoscopic cholecystectomy , engineering , electrical engineering
Background The current robotic platform overcomes some limitations of single‐incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC), however, whether robotic surgery is a safe and feasible approach must be investigated. Methods Patients referred for elective surgery willing to undergo single‐incision robotic cholecystectomy (SIRC) by consent were enrolled. All procedures were performed by the same team using the same surgical equipment. Results Thirty patients underwent SIRC. The mean overall operation time was 53.80 ± 15.20 min (range 32–80) and mean console time was 16.67 ± 5.63 min (range 11–30). The mean postoperative stay was 1.30 ± 0.54 days (range 1–3). There were no perioperative major complications. Conclusion SIRC can be rapidly learnt and safely performed while overcoming the ergonomic difficulties encountered during SILC. SIRC can be a viable alternative treatment for gallbladder diseases in selected patients with strong interest in cosmetic outcomes who are willing to pay the higher costs associated with SIRC.