The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Incidental Tension Pneumothorax During Robotic Assisted Video laparoscopy for Treatment of Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Report of Two Cases

Abstract

We describe two cases of robotic assisted video laparoscopy for the treatment of diaphragmatic endometriosis, in which incidental Tension pneumothorax occurred during the initial Inspection and inventory of diaphragmatic lesions. We Demonstrate the importance of early diagnosis of this complication and report successful resolution using the thoracic drainage technique.