Continuous Robotic Ultrasound Hepatectomy (CRUSH): A Novel Approach for Parenchyma-Sparing Liver Surgery
摘要
Parenchyma-sparing hepatectomy aims to achieve negative resection margins while preserving maximal functional liver tissue.
We herein present the Continuous Robotic UltraSound Hepatectomy (CRUSH) technique, which integrates continuous intraoperative ultrasound tracking by steady positioning of the ultrasound probe using robotic forceps. Three cases were performed using this novel robotic hepatectomy approach: (1) non-anatomic segment 4a resection (repeat hepatectomy)
All procedures were successfully completed using the CRUSH technique without intraoperative or postoperative complications. The Da Vinci Xi-system was employed in all cases. Parenchymal transection was performed with monopolar scissors and bipolar forceps in two cases
The CRUSH technique is a safe and feasible parenchyma-sparing hepatectomy approach in robotic liver surgery. Future studies are warranted to evaluate its impact on margin status.