Comparison of surgical outcomes of intracorporeal hepaticojejunostomy in the excision of choledochal cysts using laparoscopic versus robot techniques.
10.4174/astr.2018.94.4.190
- Author:
Hongeun LEE
1
;
Wooil KWON
;
Youngmin HAN
;
Jae Ri KIM
;
Sun Whe KIM
;
Jin Young JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jangjy4@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Choledochal cyst;
Minimally invasive surgical procedures;
Robotic surgical procedures;
Roux-en-Y anastomosis
- MeSH:
Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y;
Choledochal Cyst*;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
Length of Stay;
Methods;
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures;
Operative Time;
Retrospective Studies;
Robotic Surgical Procedures;
Sutures
- From:Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
2018;94(4):190-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Increasing surgical expertise in minimally invasive surgery has allowed laparoscopic surgery to be performed in many abdominal surgeries. Laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy are challenging and sophisticated surgeries because of the difficult anastomosis. Recent advances in robotic surgery have enabled more delicate and precise movements, and Endowrist instruments allow for securing sutures during anastomosis. This study aimed to compare surgical outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic hepaticojejunostomy in choledochal cyst excision. METHODS: Sixty-seven patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic-hybrid choledochal cyst excision from 2004 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed and compared. In robotic surgery, dissection was performed laparoscopically, and hepaticojejunostomy was performed using a robotic platform. RESULTS: The mean operative time was significantly longer in robotic surgery than in laparoscopic surgery (247.94 ± 54.14 minutes vs. 181.31 ± 43.06 minutes, P < 0.05). The mean estimated blood loss (108.71 ± 15.53 mL vs. 172.78 ± 117.46 mL, respectively, P = 0.097) and postoperative hospital stay (7.33 ± 2.96 days vs. 6.22 ± 1.06 days, P = 0.128) were comparable between procedures. Compared to the laparoscopic approaches, robotic surgery had significantly less short-term complications (22.4% vs. 0%, P = 0.029). There were more biliary leakage (n = 7, 14.3%) observed during the first 30 days after surgery in laparoscopy while none were observed in the robotic method. CONCLUSION: Robotic surgery allow for more precise and secure sutures during anastomosis thereby reducing biliary complications. With expanding knowledge and expertise, robotic surgery may offer more advantages over laparoscopy in the era of minimally invasive surgery.
