Robot-assisted laparoscopic trachelectomy after supracervical hysterectomy.
OBJECTIVE
To present a case of successful robotic assisted laparoscopic trachelectomy.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Tertiary care facility.


METHODS
A 40-year-old female with history of severe endometriosis and adhesions presented with persistent pain and bleeding after abdominal supracervical hysterectomy after failed attempt for laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy.


METHODS
Robot-assisted laparoscopic trachelectomy and treatment of associated pelvic disease.


METHODS
Successful completion of robot-assisted trachelectomy.


RESULTS
There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications and minimal blood loss. At 10 months' follow-up the patient was doing well with resolution of her symptoms.


CONCLUSIONS
Robotic surgery may bridge the gap between laparotomy and laparoscopy for trachelectomy in complicated cases.
Atlanta Center for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery and Reproductive Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, USA. ceana@nezhat.com
Ceana H
CH
Nezhat
Jocelyn D
JD
Rogers
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000601:surgery*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome