GENERAL SURGERY

The Future of Robotic Platforms

Jun 14, 2017 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on The Future of Robotic Platforms

Fig. 38.1 (a and b) The da Vinci Si HD surgical system: surgeon console and patient cart (© 2009 Intuitive Surgical, Inc., with permission) Other master–slave systems currently being developed…

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Achalasia

Jun 14, 2017 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Achalasia

Fig. 6.1 Evolution of the treatment algorithm for Achalasia Surgical Technique Perioperative Considerations Preoperatively, patients are advised to ingest only clear liquids 2–3 days before surgery. Premedication with prophylactic anti-reflux…

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Robot-Assisted Splenectomy

Jun 14, 2017 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Robot-Assisted Splenectomy

Fig. 26.1 Operating room setup Port Placement Five trocars are placed after induction of 12-mmHg pneumoperitoneum by the Veress needle inserted in the left flank (Fig. 26.2): Fig. 26.2 Trocar…

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Totally Robotic Low Anterior Resection

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Fig. 19.1 Patient positioning for totally robot-assisted low anterior resection Trocar Placement Proper port placement is crucial since the current da Vinci® system is rather bulky and requires sufficient room…

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TilePro

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Fig. 35.1 TilePro inputs in the back of the surgeon console During the operation, the surgeons can activate the video input by turning on the multi-input TilePro™ system using the…

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Robotic Transanal Surgery

Jun 14, 2017 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on Robotic Transanal Surgery

Fig. 23.1 The robotic trocar is introduced into the GelPOINT Path TAMIS port via three cannulas. The cannulas are placed into the TAMIS port gelatinous lid which is then placed…

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