Da Vinci robot-assisted gastrectomy with lymph node dissection for gastric cancer: a case series of 9 patients.
- Author:
Feng-lin LIU
1
;
Chen-tao LV
;
Jing QIN
;
Kun-tang SHEN
;
Wei-dong CHEN
;
Zhen-bin SHEN
;
Cong WANG
;
Yi-hong SUN
;
Xin-yu QIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Artificial Intelligence; Female; Gastrectomy; instrumentation; methods; Humans; Lymph Node Excision; instrumentation; methods; Male; Middle Aged; Robotics; Stomach Neoplasms; surgery; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2010;13(5):327-329
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the technical feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of robot-assisted gastrectomy(RAG) with lymphadenectomy using the Da Vinci system.
METHODSA total of 9 patients in our institute from March 17 to April 24 2010 underwent RAG. Clinicopathologic characteristics and surgical outcomes were summarized.
RESULTSAll operations were performed successfully without conversion to either open or laparoscopic approach. There were 5 total gastrectomies,2 distal gastrectomies, 1 proximal gastrectomy and 1 wedge gastrectomy with D(1) or D(2) lymphadenectomy. The total operative time was 150 to 440 minutes. Total blood loss ranged from 10 to 100 ml. The ranges of harvested lymph nodes were 19-24 for D(1) patients and 28-38 for D(2) patients. There was 1 case of postoperative gastric leakage, which were managed conservatively.
CONCLUSIONSRAG with lymphadenectomy can be applied safely and effectively for patients with gastric cancer.
