title: Robotic Lobectomy Utilizing the Robotic Stapler.
abstract: A drawback of robotic lobectomy is the inability of the operating surgeon to perform stapler division of the pulmonary vessels and bronchi. With the advent of the robotic stapler, the surgeon is able to control this instrument from the console. The robotic stapler presents certain challenges. This article outlines techniques to use the robotic stapler for the safe and predictable performance of lobectomies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, Newport Beach, California. Electronic address: daryl.pearlstein@hoag.org.
authors.forename: Daryl Phillip
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Pearlstein
mesh_terms: D057785:Catheters; D006801:Humans; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013528:Surgical Staplers
chemical_list: D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride