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01-01-2017 | How I Do It
Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy with Traditional Roux-en-Y Duodenal Switch
Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 1/2017
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Background
Although effective, duodenal switch can be a complicated and time-consuming operation for surgeons.
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to present our technique of biliopancreatic diversion and vertical sleeve gastrectomy, creating a 150-cm common channel and a 100-cm alimentary limb.
Material and Methods
A robot-assisted technique was utilized in creating a biliopancreatic diversion and vertical sleeve gastrectomy.
Results
Laparoscopy was used for marking stitches and then the robot was docked. After creating a window behind the duodenum, sleeve gastrectomy is performed followed by duodeno-ileal anastomosis and ileo-ileal anastomosis.
Conclusion
With the adoption of robots and the described technique, it can be easier to be achieved in less time.