Robotic-assisted laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in gynecology: initial report and technique.
Robotic surgery has greatly improved surgeon dexterity and ergonomics but has substantially increased the number and size of ports required. The typical robotic surgical procedure will use three 8-mm ports and two 12-mm ports. Single-port laparoscopy, also known as Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS) surgery, is an attempt to further enhance cosmetic benefits and reduce morbidity of minimally invasive surgery.We present our initial clinical experience and technique with robotic-assisted single-port surgery in gynecology.
Escobar
Pedro F
PF
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health Institute, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. escobap@ccf.org
Fader
Amanda Nickles
AN
Paraiso
Marie Fidel
MF
Kaouk
Jihad H
JH
Falcone
Tommaso
T
D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000379:methods; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods*