Robotic-assisted pelvic organ prolapse surgery.
BACKGROUND
This study describes technical aspect and short-term results of pelvic organ prolapse surgery using the da Vinci robotic system.


METHODS
During a 1-year period, 18 consecutive patients with pelvic organ prolapse were operated on using the da-Vinci system. Clinical data were prospectively collected and analyzed.


RESULTS
All but one procedure was successfully completed robotically (95%). Performed procedures were colpohysteropexy (n = 12), mesh rectopexy (n = 2), or sutured rectopexy combined with sigmoid resection (n = 4). Average setup time was 21 min and significantly decreased with experience. Mean operative time was 172 min (range, 45-280). There were no mortality and no specific morbidity due to the robotic approach. Mean hospital stay was 7 days. At 6 months, all patients were free of pelvic organ prolapse and stated that they were satisfied with anatomical and functional results.


CONCLUSIONS
Our experience indicates that using the da-Vinci robotic system is feasible, safe, and effective for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
Ayav
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Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital of Nancy-Brabois, 54511 Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France. a.ayav@chu-nancy.fr
Bresler
L
L
Hubert
J
J
Brunaud
L
L
Boissel
P
P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012371:Robotics; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*