Robotic plication for paralysed (raised) hemi - diaphragm

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Traditionally, this operation was performed through an open thoracotomy and in modern times, advances in minimally invasive surgical technologies have allowed diaphragm plication to be performed with much less surgical trauma to allow for quicker recovery. Robotic plication of the diaphragm represent the most modern surgical approach.

Three small incision of 8mm each are necessary to perform this procedure and the patient is usually discharged within 48 hours of admission. The discomfort from the incision remains minimum and patient can quickly return to his normal activities.

Below you can see the plication of the diaphragm performed with running sutures across the paralysed diaphragm and the positioning of the robot on the lateral side of the patient.