Article
Oncology
Bo Tang, Tao Li, Gengmei Gao, Jun Shi, Taiyuan Li
Summary: This study assessed the learning curve of robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer and its impact on long-term oncologic outcomes. The results showed that surgical outcomes improved after 36 cases, and the learning curve seemingly did not have an obvious impact on long-term oncologic outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Stanislas Loniewski, Kaissar Farah, Serguei Malikov, Stephane Fuentes
Summary: OLIF surgery is a minimally invasive lumbar fusion technique that aims to reduce soft tissue injury and expedite recovery. The use of Da-Vinci robot assistance can be particularly beneficial for obese patients. This approach enables efficient OLIF with reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and lower rate of complications.
ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Claudio Sampieri, Francesca Pirola, Andrea Costantino, Dahee Kim, Jung J. Ho, Kyuin Lee, Armando De Virgilio, Young M. Park, Se-Heon Kim
Summary: This study compared the intra- and postoperative outcomes, technical advantages, and shortcomings of the da Vinci SP and the da Vinci Si/Xi systems for transoral laryngeal and hypopharyngeal resections. The results showed that the da Vinci SP system significantly reduced docking and console times. However, the SP group had a longer decannulation time, and there were no significant differences in postoperative outcomes and complications between the two systems.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yanlei Wang, Dongpeng Wen, Cheng Zhang, Zhikai Wang, Jiancheng Zhang
Summary: This study compared two different training programs for minimally invasive low anterior resection (LAR), focusing on the learning curve and perioperative outcomes of two trainee surgeons. The results showed that simultaneous training for laparoscopic and robotic-assisted LAR of rectal cancer is safe, effective, and associated with accelerated learning curves for surgeons with rich experience in open colorectal resections.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hamid Norasi, Emmanuel Tetteh, Katherine E. Law, Sid Ponnala, M. Susan Hallbeck, Matthew Tollefson
Summary: The goal of this study was to quantify and compare the workload and teamwork during robot-assisted prostatectomy using multi-port da Vinci Xi (MP) and single-port da Vinci SP (SP) robots. The results showed that the workload was lower and the teamwork was better in the MP group compared to the SP group. The significant differences between the two surgical procedures may be due to factors other than the experience of the surgeon and surgical team, such as robot design. The study also suggested that more procedures may be needed to achieve proficiency with the SP system.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Philippa Seika, Matthias Biebl, Jonas Raakow, Dino Kroell, Candan Cetinkaya-Hosgoer, Peter Thuss-Patience, Max Magnus Maurer, Eva Maria Dobrindt, Johann Pratschke, Christian Denecke
Summary: Experienced laparoscopic surgeons require a minimum of 44 cases to achieve technical competence for performing total gastrectomy. After completing the learning curve, the operation time decreases, but quality criteria remains unchanged.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Jan-Hendrik Egberts, Thilo Welsch, Felix Merboth, Sandra Korn, Christian Praetorius, Daniel E. Stange, Marius Distler, Matthias Biebl, Johann Pratschke, Felix Nickel, Beat Mueller-Stich, Daniel Perez, Jakob R. Izbicki, Thomas Becker, Juergen Weitz
Summary: This study reports the results of robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) for the treatment of esophageal tumors. The results show that RAMIE is a safe procedure with acceptable outcomes in a multicenter setting. The learning curve is relatively low.
LANGENBECKS ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Shan Chen, Yang Lin, Di Xu, Jianli Lin, Yunlong Zeng, Lizhi Li
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed clinical data from 42 children with choledochal cysts and compared the differences between da Vinci robotic surgery and laparoscopy. The results showed that the robot-assisted group had better postoperative recovery than the laparoscopic group. Therefore, the da Vinci system has advantages in treating pediatric choledochal cysts.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kuang-I. Cheng, Jockey Tse, Tzu-Ying Li
Summary: The aim of this study was to observe the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients undergoing da Vinci surgery and whether the usage of Sugammadex affects this incidence. The study found that the incidence of PPCs in patients who received Sugammadex was significantly lower than those who did not.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
William B. Lyman, Michael J. Passeri, Keith Murphy, Imran A. Siddiqui, Adeel S. Khan, David A. Iannitti, John B. Martinie, Erin H. Baker, Dionisios Vrochides
Summary: This study demonstrated a novel approach to objectively evaluate novice performance on the da Vinci Surgical System by combining kinematics data and cumulative analysis to create an operative robotic index (ORI). The ORI model showed a strong fit to observed kinematics data and had high accuracy in distinguishing between novice and intermediate robotic performance. This objective method of evaluation provides valuable insight into complex surgical procedures for training and clinical implementation of robotic surgery.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Jun-Hyung Cho, So-Young Jin, Suyeon Park
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) resection speed and the lesion characteristics of gastric neoplasia. The learning curve of consecutive ESDs was investigated using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis. The results showed that tumors located in the upper and middle third of the stomach were associated with difficulty in achieving fast resection speed. Mastery level was not achieved in ESD for tumors in the upper/middle third location during the study period.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Zibo Zhang, Xiaolin Zhang, Yu Liu, Yong Li, Qun Zhao, Liqiao Fan, Zhidong Zhang, Dong Wang, Xuefeng Zhao, Bibo Tan
Summary: This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of Da Vinci robotic distal subtotal gastrectomy (RDG) or laparoscopic distal subtotal gastrectomy (LDG) in treating gastric cancer. The results showed that RDG group had lower intraoperative blood loss, higher number of resected lymph nodes, shorter postoperative recovery time, longer length of distal resection margin, and prolonged operation duration compared to the LDG group. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of other postoperative outcomes.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Marcio Covas Moschovas, Seetharam Bhat, Travis Rogers, Jonathan Noel, Sunil Reddy, Vipul Patel
Summary: The SP platform, a new technology in the field of robotic surgery, has promising implications for urologic procedures. This article describes the step-by-step technique of SP radical prostatectomy, covering patient positioning, trocar placement, and various surgical steps involved in the procedure.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Rafael Calleja, Francisco Javier Medina-Fernandez, Ana Vallejo-Lesmes, Manuel Duran, Eva M. Torres-Tordera, Cesar A. Diaz-Lopez, Javier Briceno
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and oncological outcomes of the learning process of robotic rectal surgery and compare it with laparoscopic rectal resections. The study concluded that the learning phase of robotic rectal cancer surgery in experienced laparoscopic surgeons is completed after 25-35 cases. Implementation of a robotic rectal surgery program is safe in terms of oncologic results, morbidity, mortality, and length of stay.
UPDATES IN SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Anne Kauffels, Martin Reichert, Ingolf Askevold, Anna Bender, Andreas Hecker, Winfried Padberg, Thilo Sprenger
Summary: The use of robotic systems in bariatric surgery has been increasing, but its conclusive role in bariatric and metabolic surgery is still debated. This study analyzed data from a tertiary university hospital's first year of implementing a robotic bariatric program, showing that robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is safe with low complication rates.
JOURNAL OF ROBOTIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Monika E. Hagen, Minoa K. Jung, Jassim Fakhro, Nicolas C. Buchs, Leo Buehler, Jona M. Mendoza, Philippe Morel
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2018)
Article
Surgery
Michel Adamina, Nicolas C. Buchs, Marta Penna, Roel Hompes
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2018)
Article
Surgery
F. Ris, E. Liot, N. C. Buchs, R. Kraus, G. Ismael, V. Belfontali, J. Douissard, C. Cunningham, I. Lindsey, R. Guy, O. Jones, B. George, P. Morel, N. J. Mortensen, R. Hompes, R. A. Cahill
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2018)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Diomidis Botsikas, Minerva Becker, Marlise Picarra, Olivier T. Rutschmann, Nicolas C. Buchs, Habib Zaidi, Alexandra Platon
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Surgery
Emilie Liot, Michela Assalino, Nicolas Christian Buchs, Boris Schiltz, Jonathan Douissard, Philippe Morel, Frederic Ris
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2018)
Letter
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
A. Balaphas, C. Dumont, S. Faes, C. R. Scarpa, B. Roche, F. Ris, N. C. Buchs, D. Hahnloser
TECHNIQUES IN COLOPROCTOLOGY
(2018)
Letter
Surgery
J. Meyer, N. C. Buchs, F. Ris
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2020)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gregoire Longchamp, Emilie Liot, Jeremy Meyer, Alban Longchamp, Christian Toso, Nicolas C. Buchs, Frederic Ris
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2020)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gregoire Longchamp, Jeremy Meyer, Niki Christou, Sotirios Popeskou, Elin Roos, Christian Toso, Nicolas C. Buchs, Frederic Ris
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2020)
Article
Surgery
A. Broennimann, M. K. Jung, N. Niclauss, M. E. Hagen, C. Toso, Nicolas C. Buchs
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gregoire Longchamp, Ziad Abbassi, Jeremy Meyer, Christian Toso, Nicolas C. Buchs, Frederic Ris
Summary: This study reviewed the risk factors associated with diverticulitis recurrence after elective sigmoidectomy. Factors such as age, irritable bowel syndrome, surgical indication, anastomotic level, absence of active diverticulitis on pathology, and persistence of postoperative pain were found to be associated with recurrence. Preoperative variables can help predict the risk of recurrence, while peri- and postoperative factors are important for optimal patient follow-up.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Gregoire Longchamp, Emilie Liot, Jeremy Meyer, Christian Toso, Nicolas C. Buchs, Frederic Ris
Summary: Non-excisional laser therapies are emerging as treatments for grades II and III hemorrhoidal disease, with efficacy based on low-level evidence. These therapies show good results in relieving symptoms and reducing recurrence rates.
LASERS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Surgery
Jeremy Meyer, Constantinos Simillis, Heman Joshi, Athanasios Xanthis, James Ashcroft, Nicolas Buchs, Frederic Ris, R. Justin Davies
Summary: This study aims to determine the impact of extraction site choice on the incidence of incisional hernia in minimally invasive colorectal surgery through a systematic review and network meta-analysis, providing guidance for surgeons to reduce complications and costs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY PROTOCOLS
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jeremy Meyer, Elin Roos, Christophe Combescure, Nicolas C. Buchs, Jean-Louis Frossard, Frederic Ris, Christian Toso, Jacques Schrenzel
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Surgery
R. P. H. Meier, V. Piller, M. E. Hagen, C. Joliat, J. -B. Buchs, A. Nastasi, R. Ruttimann, N. C. Buchs, S. Moll, J. -P. Vallee, F. Lazeyras, P. Morel, L. Buehler
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2018)