ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Robotic Caudate Lobectomy: Feasibility and Techniques with Da Vinci Xi and SP Systems.
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- Single port robotic hepatectomy: an initial European experience.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Current status of single-port robotic surgery in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery: technical aspects of review.Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2026Review
- The da Vinci Single-Port Robotic Platform in General Surgery: A Scoping Review of Current Applications and Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Robotic Resection of Caudate Lobe Hepatocellular Carcinoma.CRSLS : MIS case reports from SLSArticle
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Abstract
Background and Objectives: Minimally invasive hepatectomies, including laparoscopy and robotics, offer potential advantages over traditional open surgery, such as reduced postoperative pain, lower complication rates, and improved oncological outcomes. However, resections involving the caudate lobe remain technically demanding owing to its complex anatomy and proximity to major vasculature. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of robotic caudate lobectomy in a small-volume center using both multiport and single-port systems. Methods: From January 2023 to May 2024, 3 patients underwent robotic caudate lobectomy at Dong-A University Hospital. Two procedures utilized the Da Vinci Xi multiport system, whereas 1 employed the Da Vinci SP single-port system. The surgical techniques and outcomes were analyzed in detail. Results: The first patient, with a 6.8-cm hemangioma, underwent Spiegel lobectomy with the Xi system in 157 minutes and was discharged on day 3 without complications. The second patient, with a 2.5-cm hepatocellular carcinoma, underwent complete caudate lobectomy using the Xi system and was discharged on day 5. The last patient, with a 3-cm cystic lesion, underwent Spiegel lobectomy with the SP system and was discharged on day 6. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that robotic caudate lobectomy is feasible and safe even in small-volume centers. Advanced robotic systems enable minimally invasive approaches to challenging liver resections, potentially achieving outcomes comparable with those in larger institutions. Further studies with larger patient cohorts are required to validate these findings.
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