Computer-assisted reproductive surgery: why it matters to reproductive endocrinology and infertility subspecialists

Antonio Gargiulo, Antonio R Gargiulo, Gargiulo AR
Fertility and sterility · 2014 · vol. 102(4) , pp. 911–921 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.08.028 · PMID:25274484 · W2026493500
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This paper discusses the significance of computer-assisted reproductive surgery for specialists in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

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Trained fertility specialists possess a unique clinical perspective and an extensive medical and technological armamentarium to overcome reproductive dysfunction: it is their privilege and ethical duty to lead the field of reproductive surgery. However, modern reproductive surgery can no longer exist outside of the realm of advanced laparoscopy. This has been a major hurdle to the thriving of surgery within our subspecialty, owing to the time and effort required to achieve and maintain proficiency in the anti-ergonomic environment of conventional laparoscopy. Computer-assisted surgery minimizes aptitudinal restrictions to the adoption of advanced laparoscopy. As such, it promotes strategy over technique and may hold the key to the continued success of high-specialty reproductive surgery.

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Endocrinology Fertility Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Reproductive Medicine Robotics Robotics Surgery, Computer-Assisted Surgery, Computer-Assisted Clinical Competence Endocrinology Endocrinology Equipment Design Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Reproductive Medicine

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