Roboterassistierte Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie

The possibilities that the application of robotic systems offers for the main indication areas in visceral and thoracic surgery, as well as their limitations, are thoroughly and detailed described by experienced experts: patient positioning, access and step-by-step execution of the surgeries, outcomes and comparison with conventional laparoscopic and open surgeries, postoperative management, learning curve of the surgeons, advantages and disadvantages of robot-assisted procedures. Numerous diagrams and photographs illustrate the surgical approach. A separate chapter presents the offerings for the education and training of surgeons; finally, a look ahead at foreseeable advancements is provided.