Fully Robotic Splenic Flexure Resection with Intracorporeal Anastomosis

Splenic flexure neoplasms are a surgical challenge due to the proximity of other structures such as the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and vascularization of the colon. A minimally invasive approach avoids the large incision that is required for an open segmental colectomy. In these cases, the robotic approach is particularly useful because, thanks to its precision and better visualization, it facilitates the dissection of the different anatomical structures, offering great surgical safety and oncological results.

In this video, we present the case of a 80-year-old, with a BMI of 26.84 kg/m2 and a diagnosis of occlusive splenic flexure neoplasm. After a colon stent was placed, a Robotic Splenic Flexure Resection with Intracorporeal Anastomosis was performed.