Springer Bariatric Robotic Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

The present book intends to provide a comprehensive guide to the field of robotic bariatric surgery. It covers all the stages and procedures needed to fulfill credentialing for performing robotic surgery. Also, robotic surgery is presented as an institutional program, and we describe how to establish a robotic program in a hospital environment. The currently accepted and most common procedures – sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch – are described in detail, with a step-by-step description of the techniques, followed by a wealth of photos and videos for each case. Special attention is given to the employment of robotic bariatric surgery in exceptional conditions, such as in super-obese patients, reoperations and revisional procedures. Critical issues, for the success of the robotic surgical interventions, such as anesthesia, are also addressed. Finally, the outcomes of robotic bariatric surgery are described, including long-term weight loss, improvement and resolution of comorbidities and improvement in quality of life. Bariatric Robotic Surgery is the first book specially devoted to this modality of surgical intervention. It is a fundamental tool for surgeons, residents and fellows who want to start a robotic bariatric surgery program. The book also helps experienced robotic surgeons to keep up to date with the various available robotic surgical techniques. Review “The primary audience is surgeons, but the book can be used by trainees for educational purposes as well. … This is a useful book for bariatric surgeons who wish to educate themselves on robotic techniques.” (Ryan Lehmann, Doody's Book Reviews, October 11, 2019) From the Back Cover The present book intends to provide a comprehensive guide on the field of robotic bariatric surgery. It covers all the stages to fulfill credentialing for performing robotic surgery, from an introduction to the robot device until comprehensive descriptions of surgical procedures. Also, robotic surgery is presented as an institutional program and we describe how to establish a robotic program in a hospital environment. The currently accepted and most common procedures – sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch – are described in detail, with a step-by-step description of the techniques, followed by a wealth of photos and videos for each case. Special attention is given to the employment of robotic bariatric surgery in exceptional conditions, such as in super-obese patients, reoperations and revisional procedures. Critical issues, for the success of the robotic surgical interventions, such as anesthesia, are also addressed. Finally, the outcomes of robotic bariatric surgery are described, including long-term weight loss, improvement and resolution of comorbidities and improvement in quality of life. Bariatric Robotic Surgery is the first book specially devoted to this modality of surgical intervention. It is a fundamental tool for surgeons, residents and fellows who want to start a robotic bariatric surgery program. The book also helps experienced robotic surgeons to keep contact with the various available robotic surgical techniques. About the Author Carlos Eduardo Domene – Degree in Medicine by University of São Paulo Medical School (1979); Residency in General Surgery (1980-1981); Residency in Digestive Disease Surgery (1982-1983). President of SOBRACIL (Brazilian Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics) 2015-2016; Vice-President of SOBRACIL 2009-2010 and 2013-2014; Secretary of SOBRACIL 2011-2012. Doctor (1990) and Professor (1994) of Surgery at University of São Paulo Medical School. Member of ASMBS (American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery), SSAT (Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract); Fellow of ACS (American College of Surgeons); SAGES; SLS; IFSO; SRS (Society of Robotic Surgery); Fellow of CBC (Brazilian College of Surgeons); CBCD (Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery). Author and co-author of