How I Do It: Robotic Choledochoscopy.


Journal

Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
ISSN: 1534-4908
Titre abrégé: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 100888751

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
06 Feb 2024
Historique:
received: 17 08 2023
accepted: 01 12 2023
medline: 15 2 2024
pubmed: 15 2 2024
entrez: 15 2 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

As the use of the robotic platform increases among general surgeons, the amount of robotic cholecystectomies is expected to increase as well. The use of intraoperative cholangiography is valuable in assessing for choledocholithiasis. We describe our technique of performing robotic intraoperative cholangiograms with choledochoscopy. Out technique aids in efficiency since no undocking is required. Preoperatively, the decision to perform a cholangiogram is made based on physical exam, labs, and imaging findings. The procedure begins with obtaining a critical view of safety. The robotic arms are positioned in a manner that allows all 4 robotic arms to remain docked. A ductotomy is made and the cholangiocatheter is introduced. The cholangiogram images are then interpreted and if a stone is seen in the common bile duct we will then perform a transcystic common bile duct exploration using the SpyGlass Discover digital. A complete cholangiogram is then performed. The cystic duct is secured and the gallbladder is removed from the liver bed. The patients are watched overnight and discharged on postoperative day 1. A robotic approach to performing a transcystic common bile duct exploration is a safe and reproducible treatment method for choledocholithiasis. Our approach offers an advantage since no undocking is required.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
As the use of the robotic platform increases among general surgeons, the amount of robotic cholecystectomies is expected to increase as well. The use of intraoperative cholangiography is valuable in assessing for choledocholithiasis. We describe our technique of performing robotic intraoperative cholangiograms with choledochoscopy. Out technique aids in efficiency since no undocking is required.
METHODS METHODS
Preoperatively, the decision to perform a cholangiogram is made based on physical exam, labs, and imaging findings. The procedure begins with obtaining a critical view of safety. The robotic arms are positioned in a manner that allows all 4 robotic arms to remain docked. A ductotomy is made and the cholangiocatheter is introduced. The cholangiogram images are then interpreted and if a stone is seen in the common bile duct we will then perform a transcystic common bile duct exploration using the SpyGlass Discover digital. A complete cholangiogram is then performed. The cystic duct is secured and the gallbladder is removed from the liver bed. The patients are watched overnight and discharged on postoperative day 1.
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
A robotic approach to performing a transcystic common bile duct exploration is a safe and reproducible treatment method for choledocholithiasis. Our approach offers an advantage since no undocking is required.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38359352
doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001258
pii: 00129689-990000000-00203
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

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Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

S.D. is a consultant for Intuitive, Medtronic, and BD. He has received an honorarium from BD, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific. The remaining authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Auteurs

Robert Acho (R)

Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.
University of South Florida department of General Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Maysen Calzon (M)

Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

Salvatore Docimo (S)

Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.
University of South Florida department of General Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL.

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