Abstract
Introduction
Choledochal cyst (CDC) excision with bilio-enteric anastomosis has been reported by a laparoscopic approach. With the advent of robotic surgery, it is likely to simplify the performance of such complex procedures. Herein, we present our technique of total robotic CDC excision with intra-corporeal Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ).
Methods
The patient was placed in a reverse Trendelenburg position. The robotic ports were placed in a “C”-shaped manner, with the camera port placed ~2 cm below the umbilicus. A 12-mm assistant port was placed in between the camera and the left-sided robotic port. Robotic dissection and excision of extrahepatic part CDC were performed, and subsequently, intra-corporeal robotic RYHJ with jejunojejunostomy was completed. Intra-operatively, indocyanine green dye was used to delineate the biliary anatomy and to check the anastomotic integrity.
Results
All three patients were female with a median age of 21 (18–34) years. Two patients had type IVa, and one had a mixed variant of type I(C) with type VI. The median operative time was 420 min, whereas docking and console time was 22 (20–25) min and 400 (360–450) min, respectively. The median blood loss and length of hospital stay were 50 (50–100) ml and 6 (5–6) days, respectively. One patient has mild acute pancreatitis in the post-operative period, which was managed conservatively.
Conclusion
Robotic CDC excision and reconstruction seem to be a safe, feasible, and effective surgical option that provides the benefits of minimal access surgery but also greatly aids in complex dissection and reconstruction.
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Varshney, V.K., Swami, A. Total robotic choledochal cyst excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy in adults. Langenbecks Arch Surg 407, 1727–1732 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-021-02395-3
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