Robotic complete splenic flexure mobilization: a standardized step by step approach – a video vignette.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Bharadwaj, Guru; Arjunan, Ravi; Althaf, Syed; C, Srinivas; Sugoor, Pavan
- Source
- Colorectal Disease. Mar2024, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p576-578. 3p.
- Subject
- *PELVIS
*MESENTERIC veins
*VIGNETTES
*ROBOTICS
*SIGMOID colon
- Language
- ISSN
- 1462-8910
This article describes a standardized step-by-step approach for robotic complete splenic flexure mobilization in colorectal surgery. The technique involves single docking, a standardized inferior mesenteric vein-first sub-mesocolic approach, and entry into the lesser sac by dissecting on the ventral surface of the pancreas. The article provides detailed instructions and outlines all key steps for the procedure. The authors emphasize the importance of careful dissection and division of ligaments to achieve a tension-free anastomosis. The article concludes by stating that the technique results in a gain of length and allows for a tension-free anastomosis. The authors declare no conflicts of interest and no external sources of funding were used for the study. [Extracted from the article]