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ArticleJournal of minimally invasive surgery2024

Robotic median arcuate ligament release: a video vignette.

Marie-Thérèse Maréchal, Nikolaos Koliakos, Dimitrios Papaconstantinou, Luca Pau, Nicolas Boyer, Mathilde Poras, Georgios Katsanos, Eleonora Farinella

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Article in Journal of minimally invasive surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Marie-Thérèse MaréchalDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8315-9129
Nikolaos KoliakosDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4275-6936
Dimitrios PapaconstantinouDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2319-4923
Luca PauDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3020-5950
Nicolas BoyerDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4454-6736
Mathilde PorasDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2524-2930
Georgios KatsanosDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5845-8175
Eleonora FarinellaDepartment of Digestive Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2500-3895

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) poses a rare challenge in diagnosis and management. We present a case of MALS in a 50-year-old male with recurrent epigastric pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Diagnostic imaging revealed celiac artery stenosis and gastroduodenal artery collateral dilatation. Robotic-assisted median arcuate ligament release successfully alleviated symptoms. Utilizing the da Vinci X system (Intuitive Surgical, Inc.), the procedure involved meticulous dissection of the celiac artery and surrounding tissue. Postoperative duplex ultrasound confirmed improved arterial flow. Literature underscores the diagnostic hurdles of MALS and the advantages of minimally invasive approaches over conventional open surgery. The robotic approach may help smoothen the learning curve associated with this procedure, by providing improved operative flexibility. Patient outcomes are excellent, with long-term symptom relief in most cases.

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Abdominal painCeliac artery compressionMedian arcuate ligament syndromeRobotics

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PMID39300728
PMCPMC11416888

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