Robotic Diaphragm Plication [1]
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This video documents the author's technique for robotic diaphragm plication. The robot is docked below the patient. Ten horizontal mattress sutures are placed in the chest under CO2. A 4-port technique is used.
Figure 1: Pre-operative CXR of the patient shows a left-sided paralyzed diaphragm. |
Figure 2: Post-operative day two CXR of the patient after the diaphragm plication. |
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Thoracic [3]
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