Open AccessApplication of da Vinci® Robot in simple or radical hysterectomy: Tips and tricks
Author(s) -
Christos Iavazzo,
Ioannis D. Gkegkes
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the turkish-german gynecological association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.346
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 1309-0399
pISSN - 1309-0380
DOI - 10.5152/jtgga.2015.0156
Subject(s) - standardization , simple (philosophy) , surgical robot , hysterectomy , radical hysterectomy , da vinci surgical system , robot , robotic surgery , surgery , medicine , computer science , general surgery , artificial intelligence , philosophy , cervical cancer , epistemology , cancer , operating system
The first robotic simple hysterectomy was performed more than 10 years ago. These days, robotic-assisted hysterectomy is accepted as an alternative surgical approach and is applied both in benign and malignant surgical entities. The two important points that should be taken into account to optimize postoperative outcomes in the early period of a surgeon's training are how to achieve optimal oncological and functional results. Overcoming any technical challenge, as with any innovative surgical method, leads to an improved surgical operation timewise as well as for patients' safety. The standardization of the technique and recognition of critical anatomical landmarks are essential for optimal oncological and clinical outcomes on both simple and radical robotic-assisted hysterectomy. Based on our experience, our intention is to present user-friendly tips and tricks to optimize the application of a da Vinci® robot in simple or radical hysterectomies.