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pancreas using 3–0 silk sutures using the large suture cut instrument. The duct to mucosa anastomosis is done with interrupted 5–0 Monocryl over a 5- or 7-French stent. The technique is the same as open; only the sutures are much shorter (4–6 inches). The camera placement to the right of the umbilicus provides excellent view for the anastomosis, and the articulated robotic instrument with the magnication makes it easy to take perfect sutures.
Hepaticojejunostomy (Fig.25.23), Cholecystectomy
Around 15–20cm distal to the pancreaticojejunostomy, an enterotomy is made in the jejunum and the bile duct anastomosis is made. The bile duct is divided above the level of the cystic duct sharply with scissors. The cystic duct and artery are divided but the gallbladder is left in place as it’s sutured to the abdominal wall to provide exposure. A 4–0 PDS is used, running for the posterior and interrupted for the anterior layer. Alternatively, a 3–0V-Loc suture can be used to run the whole anastomosis. The anastomosis is checked for bile leak.
Then the gallbladder is removed off the liver bed with electrocautery and parked over the liver to be removed later.
Gastrojejunostomy (Fig.25.24)
The transverse colon is lifted up and the mesenteric defect around the jejunum is closed with sutures. The jejunum is followed distally for around 50cm and brought over the transverse colon to lie next to the stomach without tension. The GJ is done using robotic stapler and the common enterotomy is closed with 3–0V-Loc in two layers. If a pylon preserving Whipple is done, the duodenal apple line is removed,
Fig. 25.23 Completed hepaticojejunostomy
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Fig. 25.24 Completed gastrojejunostomy
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an enterotomy is made, and a single- or double-layer end to side duodenojejunos­tomy is performed with 3–0V-Loc sutures.

Final Steps

The procedure is almost done. A falciform ap can be harvested and placed over the pancreatic anastomosis. The robot is undocked. A Pfannenstiel incision is made, and a wound protector is placed. The two specimens are removed and sent to pathol­ogy. The Pfannenstiel incision is closed. The abdomen is insufated for nal look and check for any bleeding or bile leak. A 19-F Blake drain is brought through the right-sided trocar and placed anterior to the pancreatico-jejunal and hepato-jejunal anastomosis. Any 12mm port sites are closed with 0 Vicryl for fascia. All tracers are then removed, and skin closed.

Vascular Resections

It is important for the surgeon early in the robotic Whipple experience to select clearly resectable cases without any evidence of vascular invasion. If intraopera­tively there appears to be any concerns for venous involvement, the safest thing to do is to convert to an open procedure. Venous resections however are doable with the robot. A surgeon can consider attempting a venous resection only after certain mastery with robotic Whipple has been achieved and the surgeon is experienced with venous resection and reconstruction open.
The actual venous reconstruction is easy on the robot as there’s a magnied view and articulated instruments that are suitable for ne suturing. The challenge is with the dissection as it is more difcult in these cases. The goal is to obtain
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Fig. 25.25 SMA rst approach. The SMA is accessed from the left side. This is achieved by retracting the SMV to the right and the splenic vein superiorly by vessel loops. Intraoperative US is very useful in nding the SMA in these cases
Fig. 25.26 The tumor has been dissected off completely and is only attached to the PV.Vessel loops have been placed on the SMV, PV, and SV
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proximal and distal control of the SMV and PV and any side branches like the splenic vein. This is achieved by dissecting the tumor with the involved vein en bloc and then performing the venous resection and reconstruction as the last step. The tumor shouldn’t be attached to anything else at this point. In these cases, it might not be feasible to access and dissect the SMA from the right side. In these cases, the SMA is easier accessed and dissected from the left side, what is called SMA rst approach (Fig.25.25).
Once the tumor is dissected completely and is only attached to the vein, vessel loops are placed on the SMV, PV, and splenic vein (Fig.25.26). Vascular clamps are then placed on each of these vessels, and part of the vein is resected with the tumor (Fig.25.27).
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Fig. 25.27 Scanlan bulldogs are easily introduced into the abdominal cavity through 12mm trocars and placed using ProGrasp forceps
Fig. 25.28 Bovine pericardium patch
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Most of the time, the tumor is only attached to the lateral vein wall and all what is needed is a lateral venorrhaphy which can be done with 5–0 or 6–0 Prolene or Gore-Tex sutures. If there’s a larger defect, then a simple venorrhaphy would nar­row the vein and then a bovine pericardium patch can be used (Fig.25.28). If a circumferential resection of the vein is needed, then a primary end-to-end anasto­mosis can be done as long as the distance between the two ends is less than 5cm. For a longer distance, then an interposition graft might need to be used. It might be better in these situations to open before the portal vein is clamped unless the sur­geon is extremely comfortable with both robotic and vascular suturing.
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Postoperative Care

The patient is transferred to the surgical oor. An early recovery after anesthesia (ERAS) protocol is implemented with minimization of narcotics. Foley and NGT are removed on postoperative day 1. Patients are typically walking in the hallway the morning after surgery. Patient is started on clear liquid diet and advanced when patient has return of bowel function. Drain amylase is checked on postoperative day 3 and drain is removed if it’s<3x upper normal blood level. Patient is discharged when they meet discharge criteria.
Evidence toSupport Robotic Whipple
Robotic Whipple is a relatively new approach, primarily documented by individual centers detailing early experiences, with the University of Pittsburgh presenting the most extensive report, showcasing favorable short-term outcomes [21]. Current litera­ture on robotic Whipple is from centers reporting their early experience which empha­sizes outcomes within the learning curve, but as experience grows and larger series are conducted, we anticipate increased support for robotic Whipple. Existing studies on the robotic approach suggest comparable and even superior outcomes compared to the open counterpart, with reports highlighting less gastric emptying, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, and lower wound infection risk [2, 4, 6]. Oncologic outcomes, including margins and lymph node harvest, appear uncompromised or potentially enhanced with the robotic approach, attributed to magnication benets for meticu­lous dissection around critical vessels like the SMA to get the uncinate margin and to perform a complete lymphadenectomy [4, 5]. Moreover, the robotic approach holds promise for improving long-term outcomes by potentially expediting post-surgery recovery, facilitating prompt initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy, a crucial factor for enhanced survival in resectable pancreatic cancer patients [18].

Conclusion

Minimally invasive techniques have been slow to integrate into hepatobiliary sur­gery, particularly for complex procedures like the Whipple operation. However, the introduction of robotic technology has marked a signicant advancement in this eld. Robotic surgery is experiencing exponential growth, with an increasing num­ber of surgeons incorporating robotic Whipple procedures into their routine prac­tices. While robotic Whipple surgeries currently exhibit longer operative times and higher costs, these drawbacks are expected to diminish with improved prociency, potentially offsetting expenses through reduced hospital stays and fewer complica­tions, particularly those requiring reinterventions. Although the robotic approach won’t entirely replace open Whipple surgery, it will undoubtedly play a crucial role. Effective case selection will be key in determining which patients stand to benet most from each approach.
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Conict of Interest Dr. Ahmad Abou Abbass is a proctor and instructor at Intuitive. There are no other conicts of interest to disclose.
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Right Hemicolectomy

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Introduction

Complete mesocolic excision has recently been the gold standard for the treatment of nonmetastatic colon cancer demonstrating improved oncological outcomes and lowered recurrence risk [15]. Similarly in the last years, minimally invasive colon surgery has become increasingly popular meeting the standards established by open surgery. This includes ligation of the vascular pedicles at their origin, oncologic lymphadenectomy, and distal and radial clearance of the tumor from the resection margins. The newest of these techniques is robotic surgery.
Robotic surgery offers great promise due to the fact that it involves smaller incisions, specialized instruments, and enhanced precision. It enables surgeons to operate with enhanced dexterity, as the instruments can mimic human hand movements. This results in improved surgical outcomes allowing for less tissue damage, reduced blood loss, a lower risk of infection, and shorter patient recovery time compared to open surgery [6].

Indications

Right colectomy is indicated for invasive cancers or noninvasive neoplastic lesions located in in the right colon that cannot be endoscopically removed. In addition, it is also performed for appendiceal neoplasm with certain conditions and neoplastic
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at
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I. H. Ozata Department of General Surgery, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
E. Balık (*) Maltepe Mahallesi, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, Turkey e-mail: ebalik@ku.edu.tr
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polyps where resection margins are incomplete or there is a high risk of nodal metastasis.
Factors that inuence the decision to perform a right hemicolectomy for appen­diceal neoplasms include tumor size, extent of invasion, malignant potential, lymph node involvement, specic histopathological features, and the presence of certain types of neoplasms.
An extended right hemicolectomy, characterized by ligation of middle colic ped­icle in addition to standard right hemicolectomy, is recommended for lesions that are located in hepatic exure to mid-transverse colon. This modication is neces­sary because of the potential for regional lymph nodes metastases around the arte­rial blood supply.
The surgical approach to colon cancer has been signicantly inuenced by Hohenberger’s concept of complete mesocolic excision (CME). CME entails metic­ulous dissection along the avascular embryonic plane separating the parietal retro­peritoneum and visceral peritoneum of the mesocolon. This procedure ensures an adequate longitudinal resection of the bowel and involves ligating the central blood vessels at the origins of the supplying arteries and draining veins. This precise tech­nique aims to completely remove the mesocolon while preserving its integrity, adhering to anatomical and embryological principles in order to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of cancer treatment. The underlying philosophy of CME is to apply the principles of total mesorectal excision to surgery involving the colon. Through the process of dissecting along the embryological planes and ensuring the complete removal of the mesocolon, CME offers a more thorough and standardized surgical approach for treating colon cancer.
While there are no absolute contraindications for robotic surgery, conditions such as severe cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, large bulky tumors, intes­tinal obstruction, and extensive adhesions resulting from previous surgeries are con­sidered relative contraindications in robotic surgery, similar to laparoscopic surgery. On the other hand, the surgeon’s history and experience with robotic surgery will also be determinative in both the indication and the decision regarding the surgical technique.
In light of all these considerations, the surgical technique should be chosen in a way that maximizes benet to the patient.

Preparation

Obtaining informed consent from patients before surgery is a crucial component of ethical and legal standards in healthcare. It is essential to prepare the patient psycho­logically and emotionally for the surgical treatment by informing them of what to expect, the potential risks and advantages, and any accessible alternatives [7]. Before surgery, patients undergo a thorough evaluation process to achieve the best possible results. This assessment usually includes a comprehensive review of the patient’s medical history and an in-depth physical examination. A comprehensive family history is gathered to uncover any possible hereditary illnesses. Regular
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laboratory tests are performed, which involves measuring carcinoembryonic anti­gen levels to establish a reference point and employ it for the purpose of monitoring. Radiographic staging is an essential part of the preoperative assessment, which includes a CT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis using both oral and intrave­nous contrast to precisely determine the disease’s severity. If abnormalities are found on the CT scan that need more explanation for surgical planning, MRI and PET scans may be used as needed. Additionally, it is crucial to conduct a compre­hensive examination of the colon, including histologic study of any detected lesions, before starting treatment. Preoperative medical consultation is requested to assess the patient’s risk level according to their medical history. This thorough preopera­tive assessment guarantees that patients are well prepared for surgery and that nec­essary steps are implemented to enhance their surgical results.
Patients are initiated on a clear diet the day before surgery, along with bowel preparation and oral antibiotics. Castagneto-Gissey etal. [8] conducted a study that examines the relationship between mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiot­ics before to elective colorectal surgery and its effects on surgical site infections and anastomotic leaks [8]. The meta-analysis examined 13 randomized clinical studies with 4334 participants and concluded that combining mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiotics was associated with reduced rates of anastomotic leakage and surgical site infections. Using bowel preparation along with oral antibiotics is offered to avoid postoperative complications. A technical concern regarding this topic is that bowel preparation decreases feces bulk, which consequently results in diminished contamination when utilizing stapler devices during anastomosis. Additionally, manipulating the colon during dissection and anastomosis will be facilitated with more space in the abdomen.
At our institution, we do not administer oral bowel cleansing. Despite the exis­tence of studies recommending it, we prefer for cleansing using enemas.
Low molecular weight heparin is recommended for prophylaxis before and after surgery. Additionally, to reduce the risk of thromboembolism, it is advised to use intraoperative sequential compression devices and encourage early ambulation [9].

Patient Positioning

The patient is placed on an anti-slip surface in a supine position. During general anesthesia, care should be taken not to give excessive air to the stomach and the small bowel. Additionally, an orogastric catheter should be inserted to deate the stomach and to prevent loss of space. A urinary catheter is inserted to monitor, pro­phylactic antibiotics are administered on induction, and sequential compression devices are used for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. The patient is sterilized and draped. The robot is positioned on the right side of the patient (Fig.26.1). When docking and positioning the robot, careful attention must be paid to the maintenance of each body part. Over the years, the table motion technology of the Da Vinci robotic surgery platform has made signicant breakthroughs. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System is equipped with Integrated Table Motion, which allows for the