Abstract:Background: Pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy is one oft he most complex procedures in general surgery. Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy was initially described in 1994. However, its worldwide distribution is limited to only a few specialist centers. Robotic surgery using the DaVinciÒ-system can overcome many limitations of laparoscopic surgery. Methods: Video presentation. Results: The video presents a robotic pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary carcinoma in a female pati… Show more
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