Robot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colonic cancer

/Bao Yang

(鮑揚，Res Inst Gen Surg，Nanjing Gen Hosp PAL Nanjing Mil Command，Nanjing 210002)…∥Chin J Gen Surg.-2011，14(8).-540～542

ObjectiveTo investigate the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colonic cancer.MethodsThese 5 patients with ascending colonic cancer received robot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy.ResultsAll operations were performed successfully.There was no postoperative complications.Da Vinci surgical system was found to be associated with fewer hemorrhage，rapid postoperative intestinal recovery，and therefore a shorter hospital stay.ConclusionRobot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy can be applied safely and with feasibility for colonic cancer.10 refs，2 figs.