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Initial clinical experience of single‐incision robotic colorectal surgery with da Vinci SP platform
Author(s) -
Noh Gyoung Tae,
Oh BoYoung,
Han Myunghyun,
Chung Soon Sup,
Lee RyungAh,
Kim Kwang Ho
Publication year - 2020
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.2091
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , colorectal cancer , colorectal surgery , da vinci surgical system , diverticulitis , robotic surgery , laparoscopic surgery , resection margin , general surgery , resection , laparoscopy , cancer , abdominal surgery
Background The da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA) was introduced to overcome the limitations of single‐incision laparoscopic surgery, which is challenging due to its restrictions regarding triangulation and retraction. The purpose of this article is to describe the initial experience with single‐incision surgery using the da Vinvci Single‐Port Platform (dVSP). Methods The medical records of patients with colorectal disease, who underwent single‐incision robotic surgery using the dVSP, were retrospectively reviewed. Results Five patients with appendiceal and colorectal cancer, and two with diverticulitis were enrolled. All procedures were completed using a pure single‐incision approach, with an exception for low anterior resection. There were two minor complications. For patients with colorectal cancer, the number of retrieved lymph nodes and status of the resection margin were acceptable, and cosmetic results were satisfactory. Conclusion The dVSP is a novel surgical platform that can be used as an alternative surgical modality for colorectal surgery.