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SF007/#808  Robotic-assisted para-aortic lymphadenectomy using vessel sealer, scissors and fenestrated bipolar diathermy on Davinci Xi
  1. Anupama Rajan Babu1,
  2. Prem Thambi2 and
  3. Artem Homer3
  1. 1South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gynaecological Oncology, Middlesbrough, UK
  2. 2South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
  3. 3South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gynaecological Oncology, Middlesborough, UK

Abstract

Introduction A short surgical film demonstrating technique for performing robotic assisted para-aortic lymph node dissection using fenestrated bipolar diathermy on the Davinci Xi robot.

Description This video demonstrates a minimal access approach when performing para-aortic lymph node dissection in the context of definitive surgery for endometrial carcinoma of the uterine corpus. Classically, para-aortic lymph nodes are accessed through an open approach, however, with the rapidly evolving technological advances and in skilled hands it is becoming possible to complete this procedure safely laparoscopically. This can drastically reduce hospital stay and recovery for patients. In this video, the surgery is performed on Davinci Xi robot with fenestrated bipolar and the vessel sealer. The enlarged lymph node was resected and the anatomy of the para-aortic space can be visualized and appreciated.

Conclusion/Implications This video demonstrates how minimal access robotic surgery can be successfully used in para-aortic lymph node dissection for the treatment of endometrial cancer.

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