Robotic-assisted major pancreatic resection

Adv Surg. 2011:45:323-40. doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2011.04.001.

Abstract

Robotic-assisted major pancreatic resections allow recreation of time-tested open surgical procedures on a minimally invasive platform. Early outcomes from robotic-assisted major pancreatic resections are comparable with those of laparoscopic and open approaches. Robotic assistance has the potential to bring the well-recognized advantages of minimally invasive surgery to major pancreatic resections. Technological innovations and increased surgeon familiarity with this approach will improve, likely leading to greater adoption and acceptance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Dissection
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / surgery
  • Pancreatectomy / methods*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / surgery*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy / methods*
  • Portal Vein / surgery
  • Robotics* / methods
  • Treatment Outcome