Safety and feasibility of the robotic platform in the management of surgical sequelae of chronic pancreatitis.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Feb 1, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIM: The application of minimally invasive surgery to chronic pancreatitis (CP) procedures is uncommon. Our objective was to report the safety and feasibility of the robotic approach in the treatment of surgical sequelae of CP, and provide insights into the technique, tricks, and pitfalls associated with the application of robotics to this challenging disease entity.

Authors

  • Ahmad Hamad
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UPMC Pancreatic Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5150 Center Ave., Suite 421, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA.
  • Mazen S Zenati
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UPMC Pancreatic Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5150 Center Ave., Suite 421, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA.
  • Trang K Nguyen
    Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Melissa E Hogg
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Herbert J Zeh
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Amer H Zureikat
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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