Background We aim to analyse the safety and feasibility of the DaVinci Single Port (SP) platform in general surgery. Methods A prospective series of robotic SP transabdominal pre‐peritoneal inguinal hernia repairs (SP‐TAPP) and cholecystectomies (SP‐C) (off‐label) were analysed. Primary endpoints were safety and feasibility defined by the need for conversion and incidence of perioperative complications. Results A total of 225 SP procedures were performed; 84 (37.3%) SP‐TAPP (70 unilateral, 7 bilateral), and 141 (62.7%) SP‐C. There were no conversions or additional ports placed. Mean console time was 17.6, 31.9, and 54 min for SP‐C, unilateral, and bilateral SP‐TAPP, respectively. There was no mortality, intraoperative or major postoperative complications. Mean LOS was 2.7 h for elective SP‐TAPP and 2.3 h for SP‐C. Conclusion Robotic SP surgery is safe and feasible for two of the most performed general surgery operations. Further experience might allow expanding the applications of robotic single‐incision surgery for other procedures.

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Introduction Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of long-term cholelithiasis. Emergent operations for gallstone ileus are associated with high postoperative morbidity. When feasible, the minimally invasive approach might help to improve the postoperative outcomes. Presentation of case A 63-year-old female was admitted for abdominal pain and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed a cholecystoduodenal fistula and a 5 × 3 cm gallstone in the jejunum causing obstruction. An emergent laparoscopy was performed, and a gallstone was found inside the jejunum 40 cm distal to the ligament of Treitz. The 5 cm gallstone was extracted through an antimesenteric enterotomy. The jejunum was then closed transversally using interrupted sutures. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 3. Discussion Surgery is the mainstream treatment for gallstone ileus. Multiple operations and surgical approaches have been described: enterolithotomy (EL), one-stage surgery (EL, cholecystectomy, and fistula closure), bowel resection, and two-stage surgery (EL and delayed cholecystectomy with fistula closure). The choice of the procedure depends on the patient's characteristics, comorbidities, and experience of the surgical team. Conclusion In the emergency setting, a simple enterolithotomy with primary closure seems to be the optimal approach to solve the intestinal obstruction with low postoperative morbidity. The laparoscopic approach to gallstone ileus results in additional benefits for patients' recovery.

Introduction To date, no anti‐reflux operations have been reported with the new da Vinci Single‐Port (single port (SP)) robotic platform. We aimed to describe this novel surgical approach and evaluate its safety and feasibility. Methods All robotic SP operations were performed under an Institutional Review Board approved protocol. Results Two patients underwent robotic SP anti‐reflux surgery through a single incision of 2.7 cm (one Nissen‐fundoplication and one re‐Redo Nissen‐fundoplication). The mean docking‐time was 2.5 (2–3) minutes and mean console‐time was 147 (119–155) minutes. No additional ports were needed, and no intraoperative complications occurred. Patients tolerated a soft diet on postoperative day 1 and were discharged on POD‐2 and 3. Conclusion Robotic SP anti‐reflux surgery appears to be safe and feasible. This platform offers similar advantages to the multiport robotic surgery, while adding lower invasiveness and an improved cosmesis. Further studies are needed to confirm our results and evaluate long‐term outcomes of this surgical approach.

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