Initial clinical experience with Single-Port robotic (SP r) left colectomy using the SP surgical system: description of the technique.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The daVinci Single-Port (SP) robot is a new robotic platform designed to overcome the challenges of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery. The objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility and technical aspects of SP robotic (SP r) left colectomy using the SP platform.

Authors

  • Jean F Salem
    The Colorectal Center at Lankenau Medical Center, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Medical Science Building, Suite 375, 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, USA.
  • Samir Agarwal
    The Colorectal Center at Lankenau Medical Center, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Medical Science Building, Suite 375, 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, USA.
  • Henry Schoonyoung
    The Colorectal Center at Lankenau Medical Center, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Medical Science Building, Suite 375, 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, USA.
  • Charlie Martin
    The Colorectal Center at Lankenau Medical Center, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Medical Science Building, Suite 375, 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, USA.
  • John H Marks
    The Colorectal Center at Lankenau Medical Center, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Medical Science Building, Suite 375, 100 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, USA. marksj@mlhs.org.