title: Robotic-assisted resection of an intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst.
abstract: The advantages of robotic-assisted surgery have been well described and include improved three-dimensional visualization, increased precision of dissection, and the absence of tremor. These characteristics are particularly useful in the mediastinal dissection of major vascular structures. We present a case of an intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst resected with robotic assistance. Bronchogenic cysts are congenital thoracic anomalies that typically occur in the mediastinum or lung parenchyma, and occasionally within the pericardium. Historically a sternotomy was required for complete resection, although a thoracoscopic approach has now been widely adopted. We report the resection of an intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst utilizing a robotic-assisted thoracoscopic approach and a review of the literature regarding the incidence, diagnosis, and management of this rare condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1000 10th Avenue, Suite 2B, New York, NY, 10019, USA.
authors.forename: Ronald E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1000 10th Avenue, Suite 2B, New York, NY, 10019, USA. gschwart@chpnet.org.
authors.forename: Gary S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, University Hospitals of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1000 10th Avenue, Suite 2B, New York, NY, 10019, USA.
authors.forename: Crystal
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1000 10th Avenue, Suite 2B, New York, NY, 10019, USA.
authors.forename: Sandhya K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Balaram