Luca Morelli1,2, Alessandra Perutelli3, Matteo Palmeri4, Simone Guadagni1, Maria Donatella Mariniello1, Gregorio Di Franco1, Vito Cela5, Benedetta Brundu6, Maria Giovanna Salerno3, Giulio Di Candio1, Franco Mosca2. 1. General Surgery Unit, Department of Oncology Transplantation and New Technologies, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy. 2. EndoCAS (Center of Computer Assisted Surgery), University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. 3. 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Chiara Hospital, Pisa, Italy. 4. General Surgery Unit, Department of Oncology Transplantation and New Technologies, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124, Pisa, Italy. palmeri.matteo@gmail.com. 5. Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. 6. Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Fetal-Maternal Medicine, "G. da Saliceto" Hospital, Piacenza, Italy.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Sexual and urinary dysfunctions are complications in radical treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) with colorectal involvement. The aim of this article is to report the preliminary results of our single-institution experience with robotic treatment of DIE, evaluating intraoperative and postoperative surgical outcomes and focusing on the impact of this surgical approach on autonomic functions such as urogenital preservation and sexual well-being. METHODS: From January 2011 through December 2013, a case series of 10 patients underwent robotic radical treatment of DIE with colorectal resection using the da Vinci System. Surgical data were evaluated, together with perioperative urinary and sexual function as assessed by means of self-administered validated questionnaires. RESULTS: None of the patients reported significant postoperative complications. Questionnaires concerning sexual well-being, urinary function, and impact of symptoms on quality of life demonstrated a slight worsening of all parameters 1 month after surgery, while data were comparable to the preoperative period 1 year after surgery. Dyspareunia was the only exception, as it was significantly improved 12 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Robot-assisted surgery seems to be advantageous in highly complicated procedures where extensive dissection and proper anatomy re-establishment is required, as in DIE with colorectal involvement. Our preliminary results show that robot-assisted surgery could be associated with a low risk of complications and provide good preservation of urinary function and sexual well-being.
PURPOSE: Sexual and urinary dysfunctions are complications in radical treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) with colorectal involvement. The aim of this article is to report the preliminary results of our single-institution experience with robotic treatment of DIE, evaluating intraoperative and postoperative surgical outcomes and focusing on the impact of this surgical approach on autonomic functions such as urogenital preservation and sexual well-being. METHODS: From January 2011 through December 2013, a case series of 10 patients underwent robotic radical treatment of DIE with colorectal resection using the da Vinci System. Surgical data were evaluated, together with perioperative urinary and sexual function as assessed by means of self-administered validated questionnaires. RESULTS: None of the patients reported significant postoperative complications. Questionnaires concerning sexual well-being, urinary function, and impact of symptoms on quality of life demonstrated a slight worsening of all parameters 1 month after surgery, while data were comparable to the preoperative period 1 year after surgery. Dyspareunia was the only exception, as it was significantly improved 12 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Robot-assisted surgery seems to be advantageous in highly complicated procedures where extensive dissection and proper anatomy re-establishment is required, as in DIE with colorectal involvement. Our preliminary results show that robot-assisted surgery could be associated with a low risk of complications and provide good preservation of urinary function and sexual well-being.
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Colorectal resection; Deep infiltrating endometriosis; Nerve-sparing surgery; Robotic surgery; Sexual dysfunction; Urinary dysfunction
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