Robotic Roux-en-Y Bilioenteric Reconstruction

Indian J Surg. 2017 Oct;79(5):475-478. doi: 10.1007/s12262-017-1676-1. Epub 2017 Aug 5.

Abstract

The authors report technical details of robotic bilioenteric reconstruction done for variable indications: choledochal cyst and biliary stricture. Robotic bilioenteric anastomosis as alternative to open reconstruction, offers advantages of minimal access surgery without compromising the precision of open surgery for hilar dissection and reconstruction. Both patients recovered uneventfully and remain symptom-free 18 and 15 months after surgery.

Keywords: Biliary stricture; Choledochal cyst; Hepatico-jejunostomy; Robotic surgery; Roux-en-Y.