Erschienen in:
01.06.2014 | Case Report
Robotic-assisted cystogastrostomy for a patient with a pancreatic pseudocyst
verfasst von:
Alex Cardenas, Andrew Abrams, Evan Ong, Tun Jie
Erschienen in:
Journal of Robotic Surgery
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Ausgabe 2/2014
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Abstract
Pancreatic pseudocysts are generally treated by endoscopic cystogastrostomy. However, difficult cases involving abscess, necrosis, or risk of hemorrhage often require surgical intervention. Here, we report a case of a robotically assisted cystogastrostomy. The patient presented with an infected pseudocyst with adjacent varices. Use of the da Vinci Surgical System allowed us to create a widely patent anastomosis between the pseudocyst and the stomach. The patient tolerated the procedure well without any complications. This report demonstrates the feasibility of robotic cystogastrostomy.