Introduction Radical prostatectomy represents a treatment of choice for organ-confined prostate cancer (PCa). However, due to the adjacent anatomical location of the prostate to the neurovascular bundles (NVBs), and the urethral sphincter complex, radical prostatectomy may lead to adverse functional…
Introduction The first report of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) was performed by Binder and Kramer in 2000, describing 10 patients who underwent surgical treatment for prostate cancer using robotic technology. In this study, the authors combined the Walsh retrograde technique…
Standard approach Linda My Huynh, Erica Huang, Thomas Edward Ahlering Introduction Since the introduction of the robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in 2001, much has been learned about techniques to improve patient outcomes via tenants of decreased bleeding and improved visualization.…
Introduction Surgeons have been at the forefront of integrating robotic systems into routine clinical practice. Radical prostatectomy is now commonly performed using a surgical robot in the majority of large centers in developed nations. Surgeons continue to push the boundaries…
Introduction In the past decade, mounting evidence suggests that surgical performance affects postoperative outcomes, as superior quality of surgery reduces the risk of complications, shortens the length of hospital stay, and results in better long-term functional and oncological outcomes. Thus…
Introduction The concept of telepresence has been present since the inception of robotic surgery. The first teleoperated robotic systems developed by SRI International and the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) resulted in the surgeon console systems we are now…
Introduction Embarking on robotic surgery training can be a daunting task for the robot-naïve surgeon. Robotics has a steep learning curve, and a pathway to robotic surgery competency has not yet been standardized. Surgical colleges have not yet developed credentialing…
Introduction “Engine fire,” announced the first officer during the take-off roll. The captain rotated the aircraft and confirmed that the aircraft was climbing away and commanded the landing gear to be retracted. Then the flight deck was silent with no…
Introduction The increased use of robotic surgery across multiple surgical disciplines has required anesthesiologists to refine their approach to continue to provide safe and effective anesthesia. The anesthesiologist must consider whether the health status of the patient is adequate to…
Introduction The rapid uptake of robotic procedures has necessitated development of new training methods and the establishment of bedside assistants. Taking on the position of bedside assistant for a surgical procedure is a responsible and pivotal task. A skilled bedside…