Robotics in Urologic Surgery

by Smith, Joseph A., Jr., M.D.; Tewari, Ashutosh, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781416024651
• ISBN10: 1416024654
• Edition: DVD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-22
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This new reference is devoted to the exploding area of robotic-assisted urologic surgery. It covers setting up robotics and instrumentation, as well as adapting laparoscopic equipment to this exciting new technology. It also guides you through a full range of robotic procedures including prostatectomy, which is experiencing significant success and patient satisfaction by using robotic technology, as well as nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, vasovasostomy, and pediatric procedures. Full color illustrations help familiarize you with the latest surgical techniques and instrumentation. Learn about the indications for robotic urologic surgery and the potential improvements in patient outcomes. Covers all urologic procedures that are adaptable to robotic technology with chapters on cystectomy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, vasovasostomy, and adrenalectomy. Offers full color images of procedures to enhance surgical concepts.

Table of Contents

Foundations

Equipments and Technology in Robotics

Anatomical Foundations

Training in Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: The Vattikuti Urology Institute Program

Laparoscopic Foundations for Robotic Surgery

Role of Patient Side Surgeon in Robotics

Procedures

Athermal Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Technique and Results

Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy (VIP) Technique and Current Analysis of Results

Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Principles of Open Radical Prostatectomy: Applied to Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

Establishment of a Robotic Prostatectomy Program

Anatomic Foundations of Nerve Sparing in Radical Prostatectomy

Perioperative Outcomes of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Oncological Outcomes of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Robotic Versus Standard Laparoscopic Prostatectomy

Robotic Radical Cystectomy

Robotic Renal Surgery: Pyeloplasty

Robotic Renal Surgery: Partial Nephrectomy and Nephroplexy

Miscellaneous Adult Robotic Surgery

Robotically Assisted Techniques in Pediatric Urology

Use of Robotics in Other Surgical Specialties

Financial Considerations of Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy

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