Robotic approach for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: from Bismuth 1 to vascular resection.

Journal: European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Implementation of minimally invasive surgical approaches for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) has been relatively slow compared to other indications. This is due to the complexity of the disease and the need of advanced skills for the reconstructive phase. The robot may contribute to close the gap between open and minimally invasive surgery in patients with Klastkin tumors.

Authors

  • Paolo Magistri
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
  • Ning Qi Pang
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy; Division of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore.
  • Cristiano Guidetti
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
  • Daniela Caracciolo
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
  • Roberta Odorizzi
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
  • Barbara Catellani
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
  • Gian Piero Guerrini
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena (MO), Italy.
  • Stefano Di Sandro
    Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University Hospital of Modena "Policlinico", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
  • Fabrizio Di Benedetto
    Liver and Multivisceral Transplant Center, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.