As the number of older people increases over the coming years, so will the number of patients experiencing one of the most common gynecological cancers. That makes it more important than ever to understand how different surgical approaches compare on survival rates and complications.
Minimally Invasive Ileostomy Revision: A Video Case Report
Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Anuradha Bhama, MD, describes performing robot-assisted laparoscopic adhesiolysis to treat a patient with a leaking ileostomy and a history of seven prior abdominal surgeries.
Perioperative Nursing: Promoting Growth, Viability and Sustainability of a Robotics Program
In fall 2019, Cleveland Clinic was the first hospital in the world to successfully perform a robotic single-port kidney transplant. CQD talks to main campus perioperative nurse manager about what it takes to have a successful robotic surgery program.
Pylorus-Preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy: An Instructional Look (Video)
Cleveland Clinic surgeon R. Matthew Walsh, MD, guides viewers and leads discussion of a hybrid laparoscopic-robotic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure).
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Single-Port Pediatric Cholecystectomy: A Viable Alternative to the Four-Port Technique
By using a first-generation operating laparoscope and stripping instrumentation to the essentials, Cleveland Clinic pediatric surgeons have achieved excellent clinical and cosmetic results with shortened LOS.
Single-Port Urologic Surgery’s Next Phase
Cleveland Clinic’s experience with a new robotic system designed specifically for single-port procedures shows that it enables a less invasive approach to single-site urologic surgery.
Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Live Donor Nephrectomy Is Demanding But Feasible
Laparoendoscopic single-site live donor nephrectomy (LESS-LDN) using a GelPort® device as the access platform is feasible and safe, and offers exit strategies for easy conversion in case of difficulty. The technique is attractive for surgeons who have performed standard or hand-assisted laparoscopic LDN and would like to advance to the next level.
Cleveland Clinic Experience Shows Robotic Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Is Feasible After Previous Abdominal Surgery
Although performing robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in patients with previous abdominal surgery can be challenging, with sound surgical techniques the procedure can provide surgical outcomes comparable to those of patients with negative surgical history.