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Robotic Right and Left Colectomy

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Robotics is more than just an evolution of laparoscopy. Engineered to overcome the limitations of in-line instruments, robotics considerably enhances our visualization and surgical dexterity. In no field is this more apparent than colon and rectal surgery. Utilization of robotic technology allows increasing nationwide adoption of minimally invasive surgery while adhering to oncologic principles and facilitating a previously elusive, intracorporeal anastomosis. Outlined in this chapter are current indications, controversies, clinical advantages, and techniques of a right and left (sigmoid) colectomy.

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    Sandeep S. Vijan

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  1. School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA

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Vijan, S.S. (2019). Robotic Right and Left Colectomy. In: Tsuda, S., Kudsi, O. (eds) Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96866-7_14

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