/Bao Yang
(鮑揚(yáng),Res Inst Gen Surg,Nanjing Gen Hosp PAL Nanjing Mil Command,Nanjing 210002)…∥Chin J Gen Surg.-2011,14(8).-540~542
ObjectiveTo investigate the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colonic cancer.MethodsThese 5 patients with ascending colonic cancer received robot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy.ResultsAll operations were performed successfully.There was no postoperative complications.Da Vinci surgical system was found to be associated with fewer hemorrhage,rapid postoperative intestinal recovery,and therefore a shorter hospital stay.ConclusionRobot-assisted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy can be applied safely and with feasibility for colonic cancer.10 refs,2 figs.