Robotic Full Lobe Hepatectomy With Natural Orifice Extraction

Abstract

Mini-abstract: A minimally invasive approach to partial hepatectomy with transvaginal specimen extraction is safe and feasible with the potential to improve the cosmetic outcome, minimize postoperative narcotic utilization, and shorten hospital length of stay. This series describes the initial experience using this novel technique.

Robotic NOTES Hepatectomy

“…In the accompanying study, Gloriso et al 7 report a small case series of 4 women with previous hysterectomy who underwent robotic hemihepatectomy (2 right lobes and 2 left lobes) for benign diagnoses with transvaginal NOTES extraction of the liver specimen. The case series describes the initial experience using this technique and shows that it is feasible with potential advantages of improved cosmesis, decreased pain, and possible decreased length of stay compared to historical controls.…”