Robotic splenic flexure cancer resection: technique and short-term outcomes. in Minerva surgery / Minerva Surg. 2024 Sep 26. doi: 10.23736/S2724-5691.24.10477-7.

2024
AOU Alessandria

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Journal Article

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Monsellato I
SCDU General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Robotic and HBP Surgery, AOUAL SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, University of Eastern Piedmont, Alessandria, Italy - imonsellato@libero.it.
Gatto T
SCDU General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Robotic and HBP Surgery, AOUAL SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, University of Eastern Piedmont, Alessandria, Italy.
Lodin M
SCDU General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Robotic and HBP Surgery, AOUAL SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, University of Eastern Piedmont, Alessandria, Italy.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical approach for splenic flexure cancer is demanding due to the complex regional anatomy and the variety of vascular and lymphatic reticula. Minimally invasive approach is recommended to reduce morbidity and postoperative stay, however, laparoscopic SFC resection may results challenging due to vascular and lymphatic dissection. Robotic assistance may help in performing such a procedure thanks to its enhanced dexterity, increased range of motion, enhanced precision and visualization. METHODS: From a database of 287 colorectal procedures, data of twelve consecutive patients who underwent elective splenic flexure resection for SFC with curative intent from 2018 to 2024 at our institution were included in this retrospective cohort study. Parameters considered for statistical analysis were operative time, time to bowel canalization, length of postoperative stay, and 30-day postoperative complications. Kaplan-Meier method was used for univariate survival analysis. RESULTS: All patients underwent robotic left splenic flexure resections for cancer using the da Vinci Si surgical system in the first 9 and the Vinci Xi surgical system in the last 3 procedures. Median operative time was 267 minutes. Median operative time in the three procedures carried out by Xi system was 200 minutes. All procedures were R0. One postoperative complication occurred. Three conversions were needed, one for pulmonary failure and two for technical difficulties in severe locally advanced tumor. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic splenic flexure resection for SFC seems to be safe and feasible, Xi system is promising in reducing time and ameliorate a fast postoperative recovery. Further studies are needed to confirm the role of robotic in splenic flexure resection for SFC.

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PMID : 39324775

DOI : 10.23736/S2724-5691.24.10477-7