Seiji Mabuchi1, Yuri Matsumoto2, Sho Matsubara1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: One of the challenges of robotic gynecologic surgery is the appropriate traction of the organs and other structures surrounding the surgical field. METHODS: We developed a novel traction device, VESOPASTA, that can be used for organ traction during robotic gynecologic surgery. This study describes the utility and the safety of the use of VESOPASTA for ureteral traction during robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy in five cervical cancer patients. RESULTS: Ureteral suspension was successfully and safely performed using VESOPASTA during robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy in cervical cancer patients without causing any complications. The average time required for this procedure was less than 5 min. CONCLUSIONS: We have developed a novel device, VESOPASTA, which can be used for organ traction during robotic surgery. This new device allows easy ureteral traction, facilitate the identification of ureter and prevent ureteral injuries during robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy.
BACKGROUND: One of the challenges of robotic gynecologic surgery is the appropriate traction of the organs and other structures surrounding the surgical field. METHODS: We developed a novel traction device, VESOPASTA, that can be used for organ traction during robotic gynecologic surgery. This study describes the utility and the safety of the use of VESOPASTA for ureteral traction during robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy in five cervical cancer patients. RESULTS: Ureteral suspension was successfully and safely performed using VESOPASTA during robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy in cervical cancer patients without causing any complications. The average time required for this procedure was less than 5 min. CONCLUSIONS: We have developed a novel device, VESOPASTA, which can be used for organ traction during robotic surgery. This new device allows easy ureteral traction, facilitate the identification of ureter and prevent ureteral injuries during robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy.
Authors: Jennifer Bergstrom; Alessia Aloisi; Shannon Armbruster; Ting-Tai Yen; Jvan Casarin; Mario M Leitao; Edward J Tanner; Rayna Matsuno; Karime Kalil Machado; Sean C Dowdy; Pamela T Soliman; Stephanie L Wethington; Rebecca L Stone; Kimberly L Levinson; Amanda N Fader Journal: Gynecol Oncol Date: 2018-01-12 Impact factor: 5.482
Authors: Pedro T Ramirez; Michael Frumovitz; Rene Pareja; Aldo Lopez; Marcelo Vieira; Reitan Ribeiro; Alessandro Buda; Xiaojian Yan; Yao Shuzhong; Naven Chetty; David Isla; Mariano Tamura; Tao Zhu; Kristy P Robledo; Val Gebski; Rebecca Asher; Vanessa Behan; James L Nicklin; Robert L Coleman; Andreas Obermair Journal: N Engl J Med Date: 2018-10-31 Impact factor: 91.245