Fig. 29.1 Foam padding (a) helps elevate the small patients off of the table which aids in gaining adequate access to the child during a robotic procedure (b) This allows…

and Victor Wilcox2 (1) Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Suite 1661A, Houston, TX 77030, USA (2) Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin Street, Suite 1661A, Houston,…

Fig. 5.1 High-resolution manometry of a typical patient with GERD showing normal esophageal motility and decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure Preferably, a team of gastroenterologists with a special interest in…

Fig. 34.1 The azimuth angle The elevation angle reflects the optimal elevation angle between the instrument and the horizontal plane and has to be 60° (Fig. 34.2). Fig. 34.2 The…

Fig. 30.1 Two-hit theory on cause of chronic orchialgia Fig. 30.2 Nerve fiber with and without Wallerian degeneration on H&E staining Prevalence can range up to 33 % of men…

Fig. 11.1 Sleeve gastrectomy diagram Table 11.1 Mechanism of the sleeve gastrectomy • Decreased gastric volume • Restriction by the pylorus • Decreased ghrelin • Increased gastric emptying • Decreased small bowel transit time with…

Fig. 36.1 ICG NIR fluorescence explanation In this chapter, we describe current applications in general surgery: fluorescent cholangiography, lymph node mapping, and assessment of the perfusion of the colonic stumps,…

(1) Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, Hospital Corporation of America, Austin, TX, USA (2) Intuitive Surgical International, Austin, TX, USA   Abstract Although there are many challenges in setting up…

Fig. 17.1 Room setup As an alternative, open laparoscopic entry (Hasson technique) or visual entry systems (Optiview/Visiport) can be used per surgeon’s preference. A total of four ports (three robotic…