title: Robotic-assisted laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in gynecology: initial report and technique.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health Institute, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. escobap@ccf.org
authors: Pedro F
authors: PF
authors: Escobar
authors: Amanda Nickles
authors: AN
authors: Fader
authors: Marie Fidel
authors: MF
authors: Paraiso
authors: Jihad H
authors: JH
authors: Kaouk
authors: Tommaso
authors: T
authors: Falcone
mesh_terms: 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*