Robotic Surgery in Gynecology : An Updated Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Weinberg, Lori
Rao, Sanjay
Escobar, Pedro F.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-29, 29 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
29
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The introduction of da Vinci Robotic Surgery to the field of Gynecology has resulted in large changes in surgical management.
The robotic platform allows less experienced laparoscopic surgeons to perform more complex procedures.
In general gynecology and reproductive gynecology, the robot is being increasingly used for procedures such as hysterectomies, myomectomies, adnexal surgery, and tubal anastomosis.
Among urogynecology the robot is being utilized for sacrocolopexies.
In the field of gynecologic oncology, the robot is being increasingly used for hysterectomies and lymphadenectomies in oncologic diseases.
Despite the rapid and widespread adoption of robotic surgery in gynecology, there are no randomized trials comparing its efficacy and safety to other traditional surgical approaches.
Our aim is to update previously published reviews with a focus on only comparative observational studies.
We determined that, with the right amount of training and skill, along with appropriate patient selection, robotic surgery can be highly advantageous.
Patients will likely have less blood loss, less post-operative pain, faster recoveries, and fewer complications compared to open surgery and potentially even laparoscopy.
However, until larger, well-designed observational studies or randomized control trials are completed which report long-term outcomes, we cannot definitively state the superiority of robotic surgery over other surgical methods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Weinberg, Lori& Rao, Sanjay& Escobar, Pedro F.. 2011. Robotic Surgery in Gynecology : An Updated Systematic Review. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503379
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Weinberg, Lori…[et al.]. Robotic Surgery in Gynecology : An Updated Systematic Review. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503379
American Medical Association (AMA)
Weinberg, Lori& Rao, Sanjay& Escobar, Pedro F.. Robotic Surgery in Gynecology : An Updated Systematic Review. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-29.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503379
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503379