A case of robot-assisted excision of choledochal cyst, hepaticojejunostomy, and extracorporeal Roux-en-y anastomosis using the da Vinci surgical system

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2007 Dec;17(6):538-41. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e318150e57a.

Abstract

Choledochal cyst is a rare disease in the Western world, but a high incidence is noted in Asia. Complete cyst excision with Roux-en-y hepaticoenterostomy is the treatment of choice for choledochal cyst, which has been attempted laparoscopically with the advancement of laparoscopic experience. Recently, a telemanipulative robotic surgical system was introduced, providing instruments with wrist-type end-effectors and 3-dimensional visualization of the operative field. Herein, we present a case of robot-assisted correction of a choledochal cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / methods*
  • Choledochal Cyst / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Liver / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Robotics*
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Video-Assisted Surgery / instrumentation