Robotic left colon cancer resection: a dual docking technique that maximizes splenic flexure mobilization.
Journal:
Surgical endoscopy
Published Date:
Aug 27, 2014
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Techniques for robotic resection of the left colon are not well defined and have not been widely adopted due to limited range of motion of the robotic arms. We have developed a dual docking technique for both the splenic flexure and the pelvis. We report our initial experience of robotic left colectomy using this technique for left-sided colon cancer.