Surgical techniques: robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy with the da Vinci surgical system.
BACKGROUND
Advanced gynecologic pathology and the surgical limitations of conventional laparoscopy have often been cited as impediments to converting hysterectomy from a procedure predominantly performed by laparotomy to one accomplished by laparoscopy. Recently, the use of robotic technology as a means to facilitate the laparoscopic completion of a hysterectomy was introduced.


METHODS
Application of robotic-assistance with the da Vinci surgical system to complete a laparoscopic hysterectomy.


RESULTS
Advantages to this approach have been the improved dexterity and precision of the instruments coupled with three-dimensional imaging. Published preliminary data have shown feasibility and safety to this approach.


CONCLUSIONS
The following paper demonstrates a safe and efficient surgical technique for completing a robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy with the da Vinci Surgical System.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. aadvincu@umich.edu
D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D012371:Robotics / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface