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- A P Advincula.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. aadvincu@umich.edu
- Int J Med Robot. 2006 Dec 1;2(4):305-11.
BackgroundAdvanced gynecologic pathology and the surgical limitations of conventional laparoscopy have often been cited as impediments to converting hysterectomy from a procedure predominantly performed by laparotomy to one accomplished by laparoscopy. Recently, the use of robotic technology as a means to facilitate the laparoscopic completion of a hysterectomy was introduced.MethodsApplication of robotic-assistance with the da Vinci surgical system to complete a laparoscopic hysterectomy.ResultsAdvantages to this approach have been the improved dexterity and precision of the instruments coupled with three-dimensional imaging. Published preliminary data have shown feasibility and safety to this approach.ConclusionThe following paper demonstrates a safe and efficient surgical technique for completing a robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy with the da Vinci Surgical System.Copyright 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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