Advances in urogynaecological robotic surgery.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10557.x.
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Abstract
• Urogynaecology is a subspecialty practiced by both urologists and gynaecologists specialised in treating women with pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence. • While urogynaecology covers a vast range of disorders, two disorders frequently managed by urogynaecologists are pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and pelvic fistulae. • Surgical intervention is often the treatment option for both POP and pelvic fistulae after all conservative options have been attempted. The daVinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA) has applications for the minimally invasive surgical management of POP and pelvic fistulas. • The following review will address the development and current state of robotic assistance in treating these disorders.
Medical subject headings
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Laparoscopy
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Robotics
- Urologic Surgical Procedures
- Vaginal Fistula