Citation
Zhao LC, Meeks JJ, Nadler RB. Robotics in urologic surgery. Minerva Urol Nefrol. 2009 61:331-9.
Abstract
Robotic surgery is becoming rapidly integrated in urology. Nearly every open or laparoscopic procedure has been described with robotic assistance. While the da Vinci robot is recently applied to the upper urinary tract, it has become widely adopted for performing radical prostatectomy. Benefits of robotics include 3-D vision, blood-less field from pneumoperitoneum, and ease of intracorporeal suturing. Disadvantages include cost, lack of haptic feedback, surgical learning curve and longer operative times. Here, the authors describe the state of the art applications and outcomes of robotics in urologic surgery.
Key Points
- Published in Minerva urologica e nefrologica = The Italian journal of urology and nephrology in 2009.
- Indexed in PubMed as PMID 19816386.
- Mapped to Robotic & Single-Port, Uro-Oncology, Outcomes, Methods & Education.
- Abstract available from PubMed and rendered as static text on this page.
Clinical Relevance
This publication is part of the robotic surgery and single-port bibliography, connecting technique development with reconstructive indications and outcome reporting.