A P Advincula1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. aadvincu@umich.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Advanced gynecologic pathology and the surgical limitations of conventional laparoscopy have often been cited as impediments to converting hysterectomy from a procedure predominantly performed by laparotomy to one accomplished by laparoscopy. Recently, the use of robotic technology as a means to facilitate the laparoscopic completion of a hysterectomy was introduced. METHODS: Application of robotic-assistance with the da Vinci surgical system to complete a laparoscopic hysterectomy. RESULTS: Advantages to this approach have been the improved dexterity and precision of the instruments coupled with three-dimensional imaging. Published preliminary data have shown feasibility and safety to this approach. CONCLUSION: The following paper demonstrates a safe and efficient surgical technique for completing a robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy with the da Vinci Surgical System. Copyright 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
BACKGROUND: Advanced gynecologic pathology and the surgical limitations of conventional laparoscopy have often been cited as impediments to converting hysterectomy from a procedure predominantly performed by laparotomy to one accomplished by laparoscopy. Recently, the use of robotic technology as a means to facilitate the laparoscopic completion of a hysterectomy was introduced. METHODS: Application of robotic-assistance with the da Vinci surgical system to complete a laparoscopic hysterectomy. RESULTS: Advantages to this approach have been the improved dexterity and precision of the instruments coupled with three-dimensional imaging. Published preliminary data have shown feasibility and safety to this approach. CONCLUSION: The following paper demonstrates a safe and efficient surgical technique for completing a robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy with the da Vinci Surgical System. Copyright 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Authors: Julie Ann Van Koughnett; Shiva Jayaraman; Roy Eagleson; Douglas Quan; Aimee van Wynsberghe; Christopher M Schlachta Journal: J Robot Surg Date: 2009-06-03
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