Robotic inferior vena cava surgery.

Journal: Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders
PMID: 28214486

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Inferior vena cava (IVC) surgery is uncommon and has traditionally been performed through open surgical approaches. Renal cell carcinoma with IVC extension generally requires vena cavotomy and reconstruction. Open removal of malpositioned IVC filters (IVCF) is occasionally required after endovascular retrieval attempts have failed. As our experience with robotic surgery has advanced, we have applied this technology to surgery of the IVC. We reviewed our institution's experience with robotic surgical procedures involving the IVC to determine its safety and efficacy.

Authors

  • Victor J Davila
    Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz. Electronic address: davilavj@gmail.com.
  • Cristine S Velazco
    Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.
  • William M Stone
    Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Richard J Fowl
    Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Haidar M Abdul-Muhsin
    Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Erik P Castle
    Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Samuel R Money
    Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Ariz.

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