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Advances in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Advances in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Ashok K. Hemal

(2014)

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Abstract

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery is a major evolution in the field and has now become a major subspecialty. This issue of Urologic Clinics of North America aims to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art information about the recent developments in the areas of Uro-Oncology, Reconstructive Urology, and Female Urology. Topics such as issue of training, evidence-based practice, the economics of robotic surgery, and the impact on public and global health are also covered.The contributors are truly pioneers and the best experts in the field.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Advances in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery i
Copyright\r ii
Contributors v
Contents ix
Urologic clinics of north america xiii
Foreword xv
Preface xvii
Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy 473
Key points 473
Introduction 473
Historical perspective 474
Indications and contraindications 474
Technical advancements in cancer control 474
Apical Dissection 475
Degree of Nerve Sparing Versus Cancer Control 475
Intraoperative Frozen Section Analysis 476
Technical advancements in urinary continence 476
Bladder Neck Preservation 476
Periurethral Suspension 476
Puboprostatic Ligament Sparing 477
Periurethral Reconstruction Techniques 477
Preservation of Urethral Length 478
Creating a Watertight Anastomosis 478
Locoregional Pelvic Hypothermia 478
Barbed Suture 478
Suprapubic Catheter 478
Technical advancements in potency preservation 479
Hammock Concept and the Veil of Aphrodite 479
Athermal Dissection 480
Traction Free 480
Summary 480
References 480
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Simple Anatomic Prostatectomy 485
Key points 485
Introduction 485
Methods and patients 486
Technique I—RALSP Transperitoneal Anatomic Approach 486
Positioning 486
Placement of ports 487
Bladder mobilization 487
Apical dissection 487
Bladder neck dissection and division 487
Dissection of prostate adenoma 488
Dissection and division of the distal prostatic urethra 488
Control of hemostasis 489
Vesico-urethral anastomosis 489
Closure 489
Technique II—RALSP with Extraperitoneal Approach 489
Initial access 489
Port placement 489
Technique III—Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Simple Retropubic Prostatectomy (Millin Technique) 490
Initial steps 490
Prostate capsule incision 490
Capsular closure 490
Technique IV—Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Simple Transvesical Prostatectomy (Frayer Technique) 490
Preparation 490
Bladder incision 490
Results 490
Discussion 491
Summary 492
References 492
Best Evidence Regarding the Superiority or Inferiority of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy 493
Key points 493
Introduction 493
Oncologic outcomes 494
Lymph node dissection 495
Perioperative outcomes 496
Functional outcomes 497
Urinary Continence 497
Potency 498
Summary 500
References 500
Robot-assisted Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion 503
Key points 503
Introduction 503
Operative considerations 504
Intracorporeal Ileal Conduit (ICIC) 504
Intracorporeal Neobladder (ICNB) 504
Perioperative outcomes and complications 504
Intra Corporeal Ileal Conduit 504
Intracorporeal Neobladder 505
Functional outcomes 506
Health-related QoL 506
Continence and Sexual Outcomes 506
Learning curve 508
Future directions 508
Summary 508
References 508
Emerging Technologies to Improve Techniques and Outcomes of Robotic Partial Nephrectomy 511
Key points 511
Patient selection and immediate perioperative management for prevention of complications 512
Minimizing warm ischemia time 513
Indocyanine green dye and near-infrared fluorescence for identification of renal vasculature, minimizing ischemia, and decr ... 514
Single port and laproendoscopic single site surgery (LESS) RPN 514
Intraoperative ultrasound and Tile-Pro 515
Reconstruction of renal defect 515
Expanding the indications for RPN 516
Augmented reality in RPN 517
New robotic system 517
Summary 517
References 517
Robot-Assisted Surgery for the Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma 521
Key points 521
Introduction 521
Preoperative preparation 522
Preoperative Workup 522
Preoperative Planning 522
NU 523
Part 1: nephrectomy 523
Positioning 523
Port Placement 524
Exposure and Entry into the Retroperitoneal Space 524
Left side 524
Right side 525
Hilar Dissection 525
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection 526
Redocking the Robot 527
Part 2: bladder cuff excision 527
DU and ureteral reimplant 528
Robotic Approach 529
Port Placement and Docking 529
Boari Flap 531
Lymphadenectomy 532
Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection with DU 532
LND for Upper Tract TCC 532
Outcomes 533
DU Versus NU 534
DU Follow-up Algorithm 534
Summary 534
References 535
Robot-Assisted Adrenalectomy (Total, Partial, & Metastasectomy) 539
Key points 539
Introduction 539
Evaluation 539
Radiographic Evaluation 539
Endocrine evaluation 540
Hypercortisolism 540
Primary Aldosteronism 541
Pheochromocytoma 541
Surgical indications 541
Surgical technique 541
Positioning, Approach, and Port Placement 541
Surgical steps 542
Outcomes 543
Partial Adrenalectomy 544
Metastasectomy 544
Summary 546
References 546
Robotic-assisted Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse 549
Key points 549
Introduction 549
Patient evaluation and preparation 550
Robotic sacrocolpopexy: technique and nuances 551
Step 1 551
Step 2 551
Step 3 551
Step 4 552
Step 5 552
Step 6 552
Step 7 552
Step 8 553
Step 9 553
Step 10 553
Step 11 554
Step 12 554
Step 13 554
Cost considerations of robotic sacrocolpopexy 554
Climate of fear: synthetic mesh in the treatment of POP 556
Summary 556
References 557
Robot-Assisted Microsurgery in Male Infertility and Andrology 559
Key points 559
Introduction 559
Robotic-assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal 559
Recommended Instruments and Materials 560
Technique and Outcomes 560
Robotic-assisted microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy 562
Recommended Instruments and Materials 562
Technique and Outcomes 562
Robotic-assisted microsurgical testicular sperm extraction 563
Recommended Instruments and Materials 563
Technique and Outcomes 563
Robotic-assisted microsurgical targeted denervation of the spermatic cord 563
Recommended Instruments and Materials 564
Technique and Outcomes 564
Summary 565
References 565
Image-Guided Surgery and Emerging Molecular Imaging 567
Key points 567
Introduction 567
General principles of IGS 568
Registration 568
Localization and Tracking Techniques 568
Registration Error and Tissue Deformation 569
Intraoperative Imaging 569
Image-guided partial nephrectomy 569
Image-guided minimally invasive radical prostatectomy 571
Molecular imaging for urologic surgery 574
Molecular imaging during prostatectomy 574
Fluorescence during renal surgery 576
Summary 579
References 579
Training in Robotic Surgery 581
Key points 581
Introduction 581
Adverse Events in Robotic Surgery 581
Cognitive resources 582
Surgical simulation 582
Validity 583
Commercially Available Virtual Reality Simulators 584
Validity in Pure Laparoscopy Simulation 585
Warm-Up Exercises 585
Cost 585
Example curricula 585
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery 585
Robotic Training Curriculum 586
FRS 586
Credentialing 586
Summary 587
References 587
Economics of Robotic Surgery 591
Key points 591
Introduction 591
Consequences of rapid adoption of robotic surgery 592
The costs of robotic surgery 592
Provider factors associated with costs: room to improve 593
Costs: lessons learned from rapid adoption of robotic prostatectomy 593
Summary 594
References 594
Models of Assessment of Comparative Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Surgery 597
Key points 597
Introduction 597
Outcomes definition 598
Short-Term Outcomes 598
Functional Outcomes 599
Oncologic Outcomes 600
Costs and Expenditures 600
Observational studies 601
Retrospective Studies from Tertiary Referral Centers 601
Population-Based Studies 601
Statistical Methodology Applied in Retrospective Studies Comparing the Two Techniques 602
Prospective randomized trials 602
Summary 603
References 603
Index 607