Fig. 1.

Trocar placement for robotic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis using the Da Vinci Xi system (Intuitive Surgical, Inc.). Ports 1, 2, and 4 are 8-mm robotic ports. Port 3 is a 12-mm robotic port used with a reducer unless stapling is required. Port A indicates the assistant port, placed 7 cm perpendicular to the midpoint between ports 3 and 4. The spacing between each port is 6–8 cm. MCL, midclavicular line.