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Karger Publishers, European Surgical Research, 1-2(51), p. 41-46, 2013

DOI: 10.1159/000346732

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Robot-Assisted Ramicotomy: Evaluation in a Swine Model

Journal article published in 2013 by H. Coveliers, F. Hoexum, K. K. Yeung ORCID, G.-J. Tangelder, J. Rauwerda, W. Wisselink
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Abstract

<b><i>Background:</i></b> To evaluate the feasibility of robot-assisted thoracoscopic T2-T5 ramicotomy. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> In 5 pigs, a robot-assisted thoracoscopic T2-T5 ramicotomy was performed, followed by T2-T5 sympathectomy 10 min later. Ramicotomy and sympathectomy times, and core (esophageal) and surface (left front foot) temperatures, were monitored and recorded. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The procedure was successfully completed in all 5 animals. In all cases, the sympathetic chain remained intact. No major hemorrhage occurred. The mean operating time for T2-T5 ramicotomy from incision until transsection of the last efferent ramus was 34 min (32-40). After completion of the ramicotomy, a total T2-T5 sympathectomy was performed, with a mean duration of 7 min (4-12). Mean core temperature before the operation was 37.6°C (36.7-38.0). Mean surface temperature before the operation was 34.2°C (33.3-35.5). Ten minutes after completion of the ramicotomy, temperatures stabilized. Mean postramicotomy core temperature was 37.4°C (36.3-38) and mean postramicotomy surface temperature was 35.4°C (33.9-37). Mean postsympathectomy temperatures were: core 37.3°C (36.1-38) and surface 35.8°C (33.8-37.1). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Robot-assisted thoracoscopic T2-T5 ramicotomy is feasible and effective in a porcine model.