Robotic Gynaecological Surgery

In: The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2021 · pp. 415–423 · doi:10.1017/9781108582322.049 · W3215209386
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Robotic surgery has evolved rapidly over the last 15 years. An increasing number of successful procedures has led to the acceptance by the FDA of the DaVinci® system in 2005 for gynaecological operations. The growing popularity of this system in many centres has practically led to the replacement of classical laparoscopy and open surgery by robotic surgery in many gynaecological operations. Robotic surgery is used both in benign conditions, such as uterine myoma, endometriosis and prolapse as well as in oncological indications, such as endometrial, cervical and ovarian cancer. Here we describe the basic principles of robotic surgery, available systems and training needs, as well as use and common complications in gynaecological disorders.
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- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Copyright page - Dedication - Contents - Videos - Contributors - Preface - Section 1 Basic Sciences in Gynaecology - Section 2 Menstrual Disorders - Section 3 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - Section 4 Contraception and STIs - Section 5 Post-Reproductive Care - Section 6 Vulva and Vagina - Section 7 Cervix - Section 8 Uterus - Section 9 Ovary and Fallopian Tubes - Section 10 Operative Gynaecology - Chapter 43 Basic Hysteroscopy - Chapter 44 Advanced Hysteroscopy - Chapter 45 Basic Laparoscopic Gynaecological Procedures - Chapter 46 Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Procedures - Chapter 47 Robotic Gynaecological Surgery - Chapter 48 Myomectomy - Chapter 49 Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions - Chapter 50 Reversal of Sterilization in Females and Males to Restore Fertility - Section 11 Public Health Issues in Gynaecology - Section 12 Miscellaneous - Index - Plate Section (PDF Only) - References from Section 10 - Operative Gynaecology Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 November 2021 Book contents - The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Copyright page - Dedication - Contents - Videos - Contributors - Preface - Section 1 Basic Sciences in Gynaecology - Section 2 Menstrual Disorders - Section 3 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - Section 4 Contraception and STIs - Section 5 Post-Reproductive Care - Section 6 Vulva and Vagina - Section 7 Cervix - Section 8 Uterus - Section 9 Ovary and Fallopian Tubes - Section 10 Operative Gynaecology - Chapter 43 Basic Hysteroscopy - Chapter 44 Advanced Hysteroscopy - Chapter 45 Basic Laparoscopic Gynaecological Procedures - Chapter 46 Advanced Laparoscopic Gynaecological Procedures - Chapter 47 Robotic Gynaecological Surgery - Chapter 48 Myomectomy - Chapter 49 Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions - Chapter 50 Reversal of Sterilization in Females and Males to Restore Fertility - Section 11 Public Health Issues in Gynaecology - Section 12 Miscellaneous - Index - Plate Section (PDF Only) - References Robotic surgery has evolved rapidly over the last 15 years. An increasing number of successful procedures has led to the acceptance by the FDA of the DaVinci® system in 2005 for gynaecological operations. The growing popularity of this system in many centres has practically led to the replacement of classical laparoscopy and open surgery by robotic surgery in many gynaecological operations. Robotic surgery is used both in benign conditions, such as uterine myoma, endometriosis and prolapse as well as in oncological indications, such as endometrial, cervical and ovarian cancer. Here we describe the basic principles of robotic surgery, available systems and training needs, as well as use and common complications in gynaecological disorders. - Type - Chapter - Information - The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & GynaecologyGynaecology, pp. 415 - 423Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021 Lauterbach, R, Matanes, E, Lowenstein, L. Review of robotic surgery in gynecology: the future is here. 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