
Atlas of Robotic General Surgery
- 1st Edition - January 21, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Yuri W. Novitsky
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 7 8 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 7 8 1 - 1
Atlas of Robotic General Surgery is a state-of-the-art reference in the rapidly changing field of robotic general surgery. It presents a comprehensive ove… Read more

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Provides detailed instruction on robotic procedures of the abdominal wall, foregut, bariatric, hepatobilliary, colorectal, and endocrine surgeries, for a unique, all-in-one surgical resource.
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Offers vividly illustrated guidance on all current robotic procedures through step-by-step instructions, intraoperative color photographs, and expertly edited, narrated video clips.
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Highlights the common technical pitfalls of each procedure as well as prevention and management of common perioperative complications.
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Features expert contributions from key foregut, bariatric, oncologic, hepatobiliary, and colorectal surgeons.
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Includes up-to-date coverage of the appropriate pathways for mastering robotics, practice optimization, and programmatic viability, as well as resident training curricula.
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Dedication
- Preface
- List of contributors
- Disclosures
- Video table of contents
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- Section I. General Issues in Robotic Surgery
- 1. Overview of existing robotic platforms
- Introduction
- Discussion
- References
- 2. Teaching robotic surgery
- Introduction
- Robotic surgical training for residents
- Barriers to implementation
- Future of robotic training and coaching
- References
- 3. Achieving proficiency: Mastering the learning curve
- Introduction
- Residency training
- Achieving proficiency
- Summary
- References
- Section II. Robotic Hernia Surgery
- 4. Clinical anatomy and physiology of the abdominal wall
- Introduction
- Overview
- Anterolateral abdominal wall
- Anterior abdominal wall
- Neurovascular anatomy
- Spaces for mesh placement
- References
- 5. Preoperative imaging in hernia surgery
- Indication for preoperative imaging in hernia surgery
- Operative surgeon review of preoperative imaging
- Selection of imaging modality
- Correlating preoperative imaging to physical examination and operative reports
- Hernia-specific imaging findings
- Related imaging findings that may influence hernia repair
- Conclusion
- References
- 6. Perioperative optimization of a hernia patient
- Indications
- Type of approach
- Patient preparation and preoperative optimization
- Perioperative and postoperative management and outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- 7. Robotic inguinal hernia repair with mesh
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- List of tools (fig. 7.2)
- All key operative steps
- Pre-docking setup
- Peritoneal flap creation
- Dissection and exposure of myopectineal orifice
- Mesh placement
- Closure of peritoneal flap
- Trocar closure/case conclusion
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- Outcomes
- References
- 8. Robotic inguinal hernia repair without mesh
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- References
- 9. Anatomy of the groin and robotic neurectomies
- Background
- Anatomy of the groin
- Neuroanatomy of the inguinal canal
- Genitofemoral nerve
- Robotic neurectomies
- Conclusion
- References
- 10. Robotic intraperitoneal hernia repair
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- All key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- References
- 11. Robotic transabdominal preperitoneal (rTAPP) ventral hernia repair
- Preoperative considerations
- Indications
- Patient positioning and trocar placement
- Operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- Conclusion
- Further readings
- 12. Robotic transabdominal retrorectus repair
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- 13. Robotic totally extraperitoneal retrorectus repair
- Introduction
- Patient preparation
- Operative technique
- Postoperative care
- Postoperative complications
- References
- 14. Robotic transversus abdominis release (r-TAR) procedure
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Operative steps
- Special considerations
- Postoperative care and expectations
- Conclusions
- References
- 15. Robotic anterior component separation
- Indications
- Description of technique
- Conclusion
- References
- 16. Robotic parastomal hernia repair
- Introduction
- Indications for possible repair
- Possible contraindications for repair
- Principles of parastomal hernia repair
- Minimally invasive versus open surgery
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- Complications
- Conclusion
- References
- Section III. Robotic Bariatric and Foregut Surgery
- 17. Robotic gastrectomy
- Introduction
- Some general thoughts
- Patient positioning and trocar placement
- Tangential gastric resections
- Drainage operations for benign gastric outlet obstruction or peptic ulcer disease
- Gastric resections for benign gastric outlet obstruction, peptic ulcer disease, or cancer
- Summary
- References
- 18. Robotic sleeve gastrectomy
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Technical pitfalls
- Postoperative instructions
- Outcomes
- Conclusions
- References
- 19. Robotic gastric bypass
- Indications
- Patient selection
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions
- Postoperative outcomes
- Postoperative outcomes
- References
- 20. Robotic hiatal hernia repair and antireflux surgery
- Introduction
- Indications/workup
- Description of the procedures
- Outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- 21. Robotic paraesophageal hernia repair
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup
- Patient positioning
- Port placement
- Reduction of the hernia and dissection of the hernia sac
- Esophageal mobilization
- Closure of the crura
- Mesh reinforcement
- Antireflux procedure
- Postoperative instructions
- Outcomes
- References
- 22. Robotic heller myotomy
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Operative steps
- Postoperative management
- References
- 23. Robotic transhiatal esophagectomy
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative management and guidelines
- Summary
- References
- Section IV. Intestinal and Colorectal Surgery
- 24. Robotic right colectomy
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- 25. Robotic left hemicolectomy and low-anterior resection
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Surgical setup and patient positioning setup
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative care and expected outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- Section V. Robotic Hepato-Biliary and Solid Organ Surgery
- 26. Robotic multiport cholecystectomy
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Operative steps
- The obese patient
- Complex cholecystectomy
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- References
- 27. Robotic single-site cholecystectomy
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- A few considerations on outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- 28. Robotic splenectomy
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Technique (key operative steps)
- Postoperative course
- Outcomes
- References
- 29. Robotic hepatectomy
- Introduction
- Indications
- Preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Operative steps
- Conversion to laparotomy
- Postoperative care
- Outcomes
- Conclusions
- References
- 30. Robotic distal pancreatectomy
- Indications
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- Conclusion
- References
- 31. Robotic whipple procedure
- Introduction
- Indications
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Patient positioning
- Port placement
- Key operative steps
- Reconstruction
- Completion, specimen extraction, and closure
- Controlled conversion
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- References
- 32. Robotic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy and cholecystectomy
- Introduction
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Preoperative planning
- Beginning the operation
- Initial steps
- Reconstruction
- Postoperative care
- Conclusion
- References
- 33. Robotic adrenalectomy – transabdominal approach
- Indications
- Work up of adrenal tumors
- Patient preparation
- Operating room setup and patient positioning
- Key operative steps
- Postoperative instructions and outcomes
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 21, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 354
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323697804
- eBook ISBN: 9780323697811
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