Prolonged intubation after robotic-assisted hysterectomy for endometrial cancer: Case reports

• Published in: Gynecologic oncology reports Vol. 25; pp. 106 - 108
• Main Authors: Ciccone, Marcia A., Hom, Marianne S., Morocco, Elise B., Muderspach, Laila I., Matsuo, Koji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.08.2018; Elsevier
• Subjects: Case Report; Complication; Endometrial cancer; Minimally invasive surgery; Prolonged intubation; Robotic surgery; Robotic surgery; Complication; Minimally invasive surgery; Endometrial cancer; Prolonged intubation

•Experienced prolonged intubation after robotic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer•Risk triad: Trendelenburg position, high pneumo-pressure, and excess hydration•Recognition of the risk triad is key to avoiding airway complications in robotic surgery.•Introduction of a 5-step method to prevent airw...