Am J Surg, 2004 Jan;187(1):88-92
Autores:

Munz, Y.; Moorthy, K.; Kudchadkar, R.; Hernandez, J.D.; Martin, S.; Darzi, A.; Rockall, T.
Department of Surgical Oncology and Technology, Imperial College School of Science, Technology and Medicine, St. Mary's Campus, London, United Kingdom

Abstract:

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.
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