Major colorectal resection is feasible using a new robotic surgical platform: the first report of a case series.

Journal: Techniques in coloproctology
Published Date: Nov 6, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The number of abdominal procedures performed via a robotic-assisted approach is increasing as potential advantages of the modality are recognised. We report the first in human case series of major colorectal resection performed using a new system, Versius, and assess the feasibility of its use.

Authors

  • F Dixon
    Department of Surgery, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, UK.
  • R O'Hara
    Department of Surgery, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, UK.
  • N Ghuman
    Department of Anaesthetics, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes, UK.
  • J Strachan
    Department of Anaesthetics, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes, UK.
  • A Khanna
    Department of Surgery, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, UK.
  • B D Keeler
    Department of Surgery, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD, UK. Barrie.Keeler@mkuh.nhs.uk.

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