Robotic palliation for unresectable XXXX .

@entity1 @entity788 @entity201 @entity5
BACKGROUND: Optimizing quality of life is a major goal for @entity1 with unresectable @entity788 . The aim of this study was to assess the value of robotic surgery for palliation in these @entity1 . METHODS: Between May 2007 and January 2010, nine @entity1 who presented with unresectable pancreatic @entity5 or @entity201 at exploratory laparoscopy were included in this retrospective study. RESULTS: Eight hepaticojejunostomies, one choledochoduodenostomy and five gastrojejunostomies were performed robotically. Mean operative time was 236    25 min. Median length of stay was 6 (range 4-10) days. There was no perioperative mortality. The morbidity rate was 22.2%. After a median follow-up of 265 days, there were no other readmissions for problems related to the operation. CONCLUSIONS: Robotic palliation in cases of unresectable pancreatic @entity5 or @entity201 is feasible and effective. The use of robotics in palliative surgery offers low morbidity, short hospital stay and minimal readmissions.
