Robotic Surgery

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xix

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2. 1 History of Robotic Surgery

   1. History of Robotic Surgery

      • Giuseppe Spinoglio, Alessandra Marano, Fabio Priora, Fabio Melandro, Giampaolo Formisano

      Pages 1-12

3. Neck and Thoracic Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13

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   2. Transaxillary Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy

      • Micaela Piccoli, Barbara Mullineris, Davide Gozzo, Nazareno Smerieri, Casimiro Nigro

      Pages 15-22

   3. Zenker Diverticulum Treatment

      • Gianluigi Melotti, Micaela Piccoli, Nazareno Smerieri, Barbara Mullineris, Giovanni Colli

      Pages 23-28

   4. Thoracic Surgery

      • Giulia Veronesi

      Pages 29-39

4. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 41-41

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   2. Esophagectomy for Cancer

      • Richard van Hillegersberg

      Pages 43-50

   3. Anti-reflux Procedures and Cardioesophagomyotomy

      • Gianluigi Melotti, Vincenzo Trapani, Marzio Frazzoni, Michele Varoli, Micaela Piccoli

      Pages 51-58

   4. Gastrectomy for Cancer

      • Andrea Coratti, Mario Annecchiarico, Stefano Amore Bonapasta

      Pages 59-71

   5. Robotic Subtotal Gastrectomy: a Modified Korean Technique

      • Giuseppe Spinoglio, Giampaolo Formisano, Ferruccio Ravazzoni, Francesca Pagliardi, Alessandra Marano

      Pages 73-80

5. Hepatobiliopancreatic Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 81-81

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   2. Hepatic Resections

      • Alberto Patriti, Graziano Ceccarelli, Luciano Casciola

      Pages 83-94

   3. Biliary Tract Tumors (Resection and Reconstruction)

      • Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, Vivek Bindal, Despoina Daskalaki

      Pages 95-103

   4. Pancreatic Surgery for Cancer

      • Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, Despoina Daskalaki, Francesco Mario Bianco

      Pages 105-113

6. Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115

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   2. Right Colectomy for Cancer: Three-arm Technique

      • Domenico Garcea, Francesca Bazzocchi, Andrea Avanzolini

      Pages 117-123

   3. Right Colectomy with Complete Mesocolic Excision: Four-arm Technique

      • Giuseppe Spinoglio, Alessandra Marano, Fabio Priora, Ferruccio Ravazzoni, Giampaolo Formisano

      Pages 125-132

   4. Left Colectomy and Segmental Resections for Cancer

      • Paolo Pietro Bianchi, Igor Monsellato, Wanda Petz

      Pages 133-146

   5. Hybrid Robotic Technique for Rectal Cancer: Low Anterior Resection and Perineal Resection

      • Timothy F. Feldmann, Raul M. Bosio, Alessio Pigazzi

      Pages 147-158

This book describes the current applications of the robotic system in general surgery, focusing on the technical aspects of the procedures most commonly performed by this means. It provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in robotic surgery and presents the most recently available evidence as documented in the literature. The opening chapters review robotic platforms, discuss the general advantages, limitations, and strategies of robotic surgery, and identify challenges and critical elements when setting up a robotic program. The full range of applications of the robotic system is then covered, encompassing thoracic, esophageal, gastric, hepatobiliopancreatic, splenic, colorectal, endocrine, and transplantation surgery. Detailed attention is also paid to innovative applications and future trends in the robotic platform, with inclusion of a special chapter on fluorescence imaging during robotic procedures. The book closes by considering aspects related to credentialing and privileging, such as mentoring, proctoring, and teaching modules for residents and fellows. Against the background of increasing acceptance of the robotic surgery system across the globe, this book will be invaluable for all general surgeons. There is no doubt that within general surgery the system will continue to flourish on account of its undoubted technical advantages, which minimize most of the intrinsic shortcomings of laparoscopy.

• Fluorescence Imaging
• Robotic platform
• Robotic program
• Robotic surgery, strategies and limitations
• Surgical procedures
• thoracic surgery
• surgical oncology
• abdominal surgery

• Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, “SS. Antonio e Biagio” Hospital, Alessandria, Italy

  Giuseppe Spinoglio

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