Robotic-assisted median arcuate ligament release.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2012
Abstract
Median arcuate ligament syndrome results from external compression of the celiac axis by attachments of the diaphragmatic crura. It has been treated with open or laparoscopic surgical decompression of the celiac axis with neurolysis. We describe our initial experience treating three patients using a robotic-assisted technique with median arcuate ligament release and celiac neurolysis. Average operative time was 2.2 hours. No intraoperative complications occurred. At an average of 11 months postoperative (14, 11, and 8 months), two patients continue with resolution of preoperative symptoms. Our experience affirms that further study using the robotic approach appears warranted.
Volume
56
Issue
2
First Page
500
Last Page
503
ISSN
1097-6809
Published In/Presented At
Relles, D., Moudgill, N., Rao, A., Rosato, F., DiMuzio, P., & Eisenberg, J. (2012). Robotic-assisted median arcuate ligament release. Journal Of Vascular Surgery, 56(2), 500–503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.02.057
Disciplines
Surgery
PubMedID
22726754
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article