Robotic extraperitoneal aortic lymphadenectomy: Development of a technique

Javier F. Magrina, Rosanne Kho, Regina P. Montero, Paul M. Magtibay, Wojciech Pawlina

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Abstract

Objectives: To develop a robotic technique for extraperitoneal aortic lymphadenectomy in cadavers followed by application in a patient with advanced cervical cancer. Methods: Two fresh frozen female torso cadavers were used to develop the correct placement of the robotic column and trocars, respectively, to allow for a safe and adequate performance of aortic lymphadenectomy using the da Vinci S system. The resulting technique was applied to a patient with cervical cancer Stage IB2 presenting with enlarged aortic nodes. Results: Appropriate sites for trocar and robotic column placement were identified in the female cadavers. In the patient, the operating, docking, and console times were 103, 3.5, and 49 minutes, respectively. The blood loss was 30 ml. Selective removal of 5 enlarged aortic nodes revealed no evidence of metastases. Conclusion: Robotic extraperitoneal aortic lymphadenectomy is feasible provided there is proper robotic trocar and column placement. The operating time and number of aortic nodes selectively removed by robotics in this patient are within the range of those reported with an extraperitoneal systematic aortic lymphadenectomy by laparoscopy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)32-35
Number of pages4
JournalGynecologic oncology
Volume113
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2009

Keywords

  • Aortic
  • Extraperitoneal
  • Lymphadenectomy
  • Robotic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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