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Olga Garcia1, Constanze Rayhrer2
1Department of General Surgery, Community Memorial Hospital, 147 North Brent Street Ventura, CA, 93003 USA.
Introduction:
Chilaiditi's syndrome is a combination of radiographic finding of hepato-diaphragmatic interposition of intestine with gastrointestinal symptoms which sometimes requires operative intervention. This is, to our knowledge, the first report of robotic-assisted technique for surgical management of this rare condition.
Presentation Of Case:
We report a case of 85-year-old woman with persistent pain and diarrhea from Chilaiditi's syndrome who underwent robotic-assisted colopexy with good outcome.
Discussion:
Robotic-assisted surgery offers great visualization and high degree of instrument maneuverability, thus shortening operative time and provides patient with other benefits of minimally-invasive surgery such as minimal pain and excellent cosmesis.
Conclusion:
Robotic-assisted surgical technique allowed quick recovery and return to baseline function for a frustrated elderly patient.
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