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Surgical techniques: robot‐assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy with the da Vinci ® surgical system
Author(s) -
Advincula A. P.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the international journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.556
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1478-596X
pISSN - 1478-5951
DOI - 10.1002/rcs.111
Subject(s) - laparoscopy , da vinci surgical system , laparotomy , medicine , hysterectomy , laparoscopic hysterectomy , surgical robot , surgery , robotic surgery , general surgery , surgical procedures , robot , computer science , artificial intelligence
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.