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Configurational Setup for Fully Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenectomy Using Hugo™ RAS and Ligasure™ RAS Maryland: First Case Report (With Video)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Fully robotic pancreatic resections using the Hugo™ RAS platform haven’t yet been described in the literature. Methods: A 72-year-old male with a cystic lesion in the pancreatic tail underwent a fully robotic distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy using the Hugo RAS and the newly introduced robotic vessel sealer LigaSure RAS. The proposed configurational setup and technical details are described. Results: The procedure was completed safely without complications, blood loss was <50 ml, total duration of surgery was 305 minutes, console time 195 minutes. The postoperative period was uneventful, and the patient discharged on postoperative day 7. Conclusions: Distal pancreatectomy with the Hugo RAS may be feasible and safe in selected cases.

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.3390/jcm15062423

Authors: Orlin Belyaev, Hussein Salama, Tim Fahlbusch, Waldemar Uhl

Institutions: St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum

Language: English

Topic: Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137