One hundred consecutive robotically assisted cholecystectomies by one surgeon without any conversions to an open
Philip R Corvo1, Ryan F Bendl2
1Stamford Hospital, Columbia University, Stamford, CT, USA. pcorvo@drcorvo.com.
Journal of Robotic Surgery
|September 18, 2016
Summary
Robotically assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomies show a zero percent conversion rate in this large single-surgeon series. This suggests robotic surgery offers a clinical advantage over traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomies for gallbladder removal.
Area of Science:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Robotics
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure.
- Robotic assistance is increasingly used in surgery.
- Conversion to open surgery can occur in traditional laparoscopy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of robotically assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- To assess the conversion rate in a large single-surgeon series.
- To compare the clinical advantage of robotic versus traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Main Methods:
- 100 consecutive robotically assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed by a single surgeon.
- Data collected from June 2010 to December 2012.
- Focus on conversion rates to open surgery.
Main Results:
- A zero percent conversion rate to open surgery was achieved.
- This represents the largest single-surgeon series of robotic cholecystectomies reported.
- Demonstrates high success and safety in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Robotically assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective procedure.
- The zero percent conversion rate suggests a potential clinical advantage over traditional methods.
- Further research may validate robotic surgery's role in cholecystectomy.