Robot-assisted laparoscopy for infertility treatment: current views

Carbonnel M, Marie Carbonnel, Goetgheluck J, Julie Goetgheluck, Frati A, Albane Frati, Marc Even, Even M, Jean Marc Ayoubi, Ayoubi JM
Fertility and sterility · 2014 · vol. 101(3) , pp. 621–626 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.01.020 · PMID:24559616 · W2044622456
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Robot-assisted laparoscopy offers promising minimally invasive options for various infertility treatments, enhancing surgical precision and potentially improving patient outcomes.

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Abstract

To determine the interest of using robotic laparoscopic surgery in the management of female infertility, we reviewed our own activity and searched the Medline database for publications on robotic technology in infertility surgery, with the use of the following search words: robotic laparoscopy, tubal anastomosis, myomectomy, deep infiltrating endometriosis, and adnexal surgery. Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery has seen rapid progression over the past few years. It has been mostly used for myomectomy, proximal tubal reanastomosis, and deep endometriosis surgery. Despite its increased range of indications, no randomized control studies are available. The place of robotic surgery in the management of infertility remains undetermined.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Robotics Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Robotics Robotics Sterilization Reversal Sterilization Reversal Sterilization Reversal Treatment Outcome

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