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01-04-2005 | Original article

Robot-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Authors: M. R. Ali, B. BhaskerRao, B. M. Wolfe

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 4/2005

Abstract

Background

Robotic surgery promises to extend the capabilities of the minimally invasive surgeon. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of robotic surgery in the setting of laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Methods

The Zeus robotic surgical system was used in 50 laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures. The learning curve was staged to add complexity to the robotic tasks as experience grew. Robotic setup time, robotic operative time, total operative time, and operative outcomes were tracked prospectively.

Results

We observed a significant decrease in the robotic setup time. Our robotic learning curve demonstrated decreased operative time, even as more complex tasks were accomplished. Total operative time also decreased significantly over the series. There were no complications in our series that could be attributed to the robotic technique.

Conclusions

Robot-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is safe. The steadiness and extra degrees of freedom of surgical robotic systems may improve the accuracy of laparoscopic tasks. The learning curve for robot-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is significant but manageable.

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Title: Robot-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Authors: M. R. Ali
B. BhaskerRao
B. M. Wolfe
Publication date: 01-04-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 4/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-8705-4

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Robot-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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