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Robotic surgery for deep endometriosis: a paradigm shift
Author(s) -
Siesto Gabriele,
Ieda Nicoletta,
Rosati Riccardo,
Vitobello Domenico
Publication year - 2014
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.1518
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , robotic surgery , laparotomy , endometriosis , anastomosis , bowel resection , gold standard (test) , general surgery , radiology , gynecology
Background Minimally invasive surgery represents the gold standard for the management of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of robotic surgery for the management of DIE. Methods A 5‐year retrospective cohort study was made of robotic procedures including: segmental bowel resections, removal of nodules from the rectovaginal septum (RVS) with or without rectal shaving and partial bladder resection. Results Overall, 19 bowel resections, 23 removals of RVS nodules and five bladder resections were performed, alone or in combination. Associated posterior vaginal resections were performed in 12 cases. Neither intra‐operative complications, nor conversion to laparotomy occurred. One anastomotic leakage was recorded. Conclusion This series of robotic procedures for DIE represents the largest currently available and it helps to promote robotics as a safe and attractive alternative to accomplish a comprehensive surgical treatment of DIE, especially when bowel or bladder resections are needed. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.