{"title":"Safety and feasibility of robot-assisted surgery for pediatric patients weighing ≤ 10 kg with congenital biliary dilatation.","authors":"Hiroki Ishii, Chiyoe Shirota, Takahisa Tainaka, Satoshi Makita, Miwa Satomi, Daiki Kato, Takuya Maeda, Kazuki Ota, Akinari Hinoki, Hiroo Uchida","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02181-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02181-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The advantage of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is its ability to perform fine surgical operations with higher-resolution images. RAS should be particularly beneficial for small children, but it requires a certain amount of working space. The da Vinci Surgical System instructions state that careful consideration of indications for robotic surgery in patients weighing ≤ 10 kg is required. We aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of RAS in pediatric patients weighing ≤ 10 kg with congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). Pediatric patients who underwent surgery for CBD at our institution were included. Patients were divided into three groups: the ≤ 10 kg group (RS-S) and the > 10 kg group (RS-L), both of which underwent robotic surgery, and another ≤ 10 kg group (LS-S), which underwent laparoscopic surgery. No patient required conversion to laparotomy. The operative duration was significantly shorter in the RS-S group than in the RS-L group. Intraoperative bleeding and length of hospital stay did not differ significantly between the RS-S and RS-L groups. Postoperative drain removal and hospital stay were shorter in the RS-S group than in the LS-S group. Our findings suggest that RAS can be safely and precisely implemented for infants weighing ≤ 10 kg.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"34"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global trends and hotspots in robotic surgery over the past decade: a bibliometric and visualized analysis.","authors":"Mingyuan Song, Qi Liu, Haoxin Guo, Zhongqing Wang, Hao Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02203-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02203-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since its introduction, robotic surgery has experienced rapid development and has been extensively implemented across various medical disciplines. It is crucial to comprehend the advancements in research and the evolutionary trajectory of its thematic priorities. This research conducted a bibliometric analysis on the literature pertaining to robotic surgery, spanning the period from 2014 to 2023, sourced from the Web of Science database. The objective was to delineate the publication trends and trace the development of research topics within the domain of robotic surgery. From 2014 to 2023, there has been a consistent upward trend in the annual volume of publications concerning robotic surgery. The United States emerges as the leading country in terms of both the number of publications (n=3402) and citations (n=57731). The Journal of Robotic Surgery has the highest number of publications (n=506), while IEEE Transactions on Robotics has the highest number of citations (n=53). Yonsei University is the institution with the greatest number of publications (n=196), and the University of Washington has the highest average citation count (n=30). Alexandre Mottrie is the author with the most publications and citations (n=70 publications, n=1816 citations). Keyword analysis revealed seven distinct clusters: (1) applications and techniques of robotic surgery; (2) urological surgery and associated complications; (3) gastrointestinal diseases and surgical interventions; (4) robotic thyroid surgery and related complications; (5) gynecological diseases and corresponding surgical procedures; (6) Da Vinci robot and its training; (7) pulmonary diseases and associated surgeries. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been identified as a newly emerging keyword in the field. The corpus of literature on robotic surgery has seen a steady rise over the past decade, marked by extensive collaboration among various countries, institutions, and researchers. This study has delineated the global trends, identified research hotspots, highlighted emerging topics, and outlined the foundational knowledge within the field of robotic surgery. Looking forward, the integration of AI with robotic surgery is poised to offer substantial benefits and is anticipated to become a pivotal trend and area of focus in the field's future advancement.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"33"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Donna Edwin Chelliah, Alexander D Schroeder, Christopher J Johnson, Jason Boardman, Jorge L Florin
{"title":"Outcomes from 306 consecutive robotic ventral hernia repairs in the community setting.","authors":"Donna Edwin Chelliah, Alexander D Schroeder, Christopher J Johnson, Jason Boardman, Jorge L Florin","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02201-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02201-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic assisted laparoscopy is increasingly popular for primary ventral and incisional hernia repair. A variety of robotic techniques have been described. More data is needed to evaluate the indications and benefits of these approaches. This is a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent robotic hernia repair over a 2-year period in the community setting. Techniques included: intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair with fascial defect closure (IPOM +), ventral transabdominal preperitoneal repair (vTAPP), and retrorectus (RR) repairs with or without transverse abdominis release (TAR). Follow up was obtained at minimum 6 months postoperatively. Outcomes data included complications, readmissions, reoperations, and hernia recurrences. This study included 306 consecutive robotic ventral hernia repairs: 63 IPOM + , 199 vTAPP, and 44 RR of which 25 (57%) required TAR. Average console times were similar between IPOM + and vTAPP groups (63 vs. 62 min, p = 0.71) and longer for RR repairs without vs. with TAR (107.8 vs. 184.4 min, p < 0.001). There were few intraoperative (0.6%) and immediate postoperative (0.3%) complications. Same day discharge was feasible in most patients (95%). Follow up was completed in 81.0% of patients with an average follow up time of 13.3 months (range 6-27 months). Rates of complications (1.3%), readmissions (1.0%), and reoperations (1.0%) were recorded. There were no hernia recurrences. Robotic ventral hernia repair is a safe and effective strategy for treatment of most abdominal wall hernias with low complication and recurrence rates in medium term follow up.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"32"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11671544/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ioannis K Dagkinis, Stergiani Spyrou, Georgios K Georgantis, Panagiotis M Psomas, Agapios N Platis, Georgios Tsoulfas
{"title":"Impact of innovative technologies on quality and safety in surgery.","authors":"Ioannis K Dagkinis, Stergiani Spyrou, Georgios K Georgantis, Panagiotis M Psomas, Agapios N Platis, Georgios Tsoulfas","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02192-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02192-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Technological advancements gradually lead to the revision and transformation of healthcare, training, and research. Surgery is a field of medicine where the collaboration of human resources and the application of innovative technologies could elevate faithfulness and efficiency. The article, exploring the technologies and analyzing them in terms of their reliability, the benefits of performing precision surgeries, the effectiveness in the outcome of surgery with less psychosomatic fatigue, and the improvements in the training process for surgeons, emphasizes the safety and quality that can be achieved. The study was conducted by searching the relevant papers mainly from 2016-2024 using different online databases such as Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed to examine the impact of adopting new technologies in medicine. This paper highlights that the use of innovative technologies in a wide range of surgical procedures could, by adapting interdisciplinary procedures, provide significant results in issues related to safety, quality, reliability, and training.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"31"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Konstantinos Kossenas, Olga Moutzouri, Filippos Georgopoulos
{"title":"Robotic vs laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with Billroth I and II reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Konstantinos Kossenas, Olga Moutzouri, Filippos Georgopoulos","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02193-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02193-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic distal gastrectomy (RDG) has been increasingly used for the treatment of gastric cancer, however, its comparative safety and efficacy against the laparoscopic approach (LDG), remains unclear, especially when accounting the reconstruction method as a confounder. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the short-term outcomes of RDG vs LDG In patIents with gastric cancer, undergoing Billroth I and II reconstruction. A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched Pubmed, Scopus and the Cochrane Library, up to October 22nd, 2024. The primary outcomes analyzed were the blood loss, operative duration, and the number of harvested lymph nodes and the secondary outcomes included overall complications, time to oral intake, duration of hospitalization and time to first flatus. Random-effects models were used to calculate weighted mean differences (WMD) and Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), and heterogeneity was assessed using the I<sup>2</sup> statistic. P values were also calculated. Sensitivity analysis was performed for outcomes with moderate to high heterogeneity. Five studies were included, involving 811 patients (RDG: n = 289, LDG: n = 522). RDG was associated with a significantly longer operative duration compared to LDG (WMD = 34.14 min, 95%CI 10.92 to 57.35, P = 0.004, I<sup>2</sup> = 91%). RDG patients initiated oral intake earlier (WMD = -0.20 days, 95%CI -0.39 to -0.01, P = 0.03, I<sup>2</sup> = 45%). RDG resulted in shorter hospital stays (WMD = -1.48 days, 95%CI -2.91 to -0.04, P = 0.04, I<sup>2</sup> = 86%). RDG patients had a faster return to bowel function (time to first flatus) (WMD = -0.33 days, 95%CI -0.50 to -0.15, P = 0.00003, I<sup>2</sup> = 57%). No statistically significant differences were observed regarding blood loss between RDG and LDG (WMD = -3.88 mL, 95%CI -21.63 to 13.87, P = 0.67, I<sup>2</sup> = 78%). There was no statistically significant difference in complication rates (OR = 0.61, 95%CI 0.36 to 1.03, P = 0.06, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%). No significant differences were observed regarding the number of lymph nodes harvested (WMD = -0.49, 95%CI -3.02 to 2.04, P = 0.70, I<sup>2</sup> = 24%). Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the findings of operative duration and time to first flatus. RDG with BI/ BII requires longer operative duration, but it associated with faster recovery compared to LDG. No differences were observed between RDG and LDG with regards to overall complications, number of harvested lymph nodes and blood loss, showing that RDG is as safe and oncological equivalent to LDG. Future studies particularly, multi-center randomized clinical trials, should have a longer follow up period and examine the type of reconstruction separately. PROSPERO registration: CRD42024605895.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F Struebing, A Boecker, F Vollbach, J Weigel, U Kneser, A K Bigdeli, E Gazyakan
{"title":"Robot-assisted microsurgery: a single-center experience of 100 cases.","authors":"F Struebing, A Boecker, F Vollbach, J Weigel, U Kneser, A K Bigdeli, E Gazyakan","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02175-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02175-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The adoption of robot-assisted microsurgery (RAMS) is a cutting-edge advancement in the realm of microsurgery. The Symani Surgical System is CE approved and has recently gained FDA approval. It provides tremor elimination, motion scaling and improved ergonomics. This study reports on the first 100 consecutive cases of RAMS at a high-volume academic center, representing the largest series to date, and assesses its clinical application and efficacy. A prospective database captured all RAMS cases at a single institution between February 2023 and April 2024. Parameters recorded included patient demographics, surgical details, and outcomes. Surgeons completed a comprehensive 12 h training program to ensure adept use of the system. One-hundred patients with a mean age of 54 yrs were identified, predominantly male (66%). RAMS was performed in a wide range of procedures, notably free flaps (73%), nerve surgery (20%), and lymphovenous anastomoses (LVA) (6%). 159 anastomoses and coaptations were performed. Major complications occurred in 12 cases (12%). There were two complete free flap losses (2.7% of free flaps) and one partial free flap loss (1.4%). LVAs had significantly longer times per stitch than other types of anastomoses (p < 0.01). RAMS presents a viable alternative to traditional microsurgery with a commendable safety profile, marked by a 3% conversion rate to conventional techniques and complication rates that align with current literature. While challenges such as longer anastomosis times and higher costs exist, the results affirm the feasibility of RAMS in a high-volume microsurgical center.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"28"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kazuho Kawashima, Francis Nader, Justin W Collins, Ali Esmaeili
{"title":"Virtual reality simulations in robotic surgery training: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Kazuho Kawashima, Francis Nader, Justin W Collins, Ali Esmaeili","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02187-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02187-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare VR simulations with other training methods regarding improvements in objective assessment scores and task completion times.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A database search was conducted on 20 May 2024 across Central, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus. Included were randomised controlled trials comparing VR simulations to other training methods, assessing objective scores and task times. The Risk of Bias-2 tool was used for bias assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighteen studies were included. VR significantly improved objective scores (n = 339, SMD 1.04, 95% CI 0.40-1.69, P = 0.002) and reduced task completion times (n = 357, SMD of -1.08, 95% CI of as - 2.05 to - 0.12, P = 0.03) compared to no additional training. VR was as effective as dry lab training for improving scores (n = 213, SMD -0.47, 95% CI - 1.34 to 0.41, P = 0.30) and task times (n = 98, SMD - 0.37, 95% CI - 1.51 to 0.78, P = 0.53). However, one study found wet lab training significantly reduced task times compared to VR (n = 20, SMD of 1.7, 95% CI of 0.65-2.76, P = 0.002). No significant differences were found when VR alone was compared to VR with expert advice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>VR is more effective than no additional training and is as effective as dry lab training in robotic skill acquisitions. Therefore, VR is effective in enhancing robotic surgery skills and warrants an expanded role in surgical training programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sharona B Ross, Michelle M Dugan, Iswanto Sucandy, Maria Christodoulou, Tara Menon Pattilachan, Sneha Saravanan, Shlomi Rayman, Harel Jacoby, Alexander Rosemurgy
{"title":"Tampa difficulty score: a scoring system for difficulty of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy.","authors":"Sharona B Ross, Michelle M Dugan, Iswanto Sucandy, Maria Christodoulou, Tara Menon Pattilachan, Sneha Saravanan, Shlomi Rayman, Harel Jacoby, Alexander Rosemurgy","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02189-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02189-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic platforms are increasingly utilized in surgery, offering unique technical advantages, though there is a scarcity of difficulty scoring systems (DSS) for these procedures. DSS aids in understanding operative complexities and enhancing preoperative planning. With IRB approval, data were collected on 200 consecutive adult patients who underwent robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy at a high-volume institution from 2019 to 2022. Linear regression was employed on clinical variables to analyze operative time and estimated blood loss as markers of surgical complexity. Weighted scoring system was developed using significant linear coefficient values, and an ANOVA analysis created the difficulty-level grouping system. Significant variables affecting operative time and/or EBL included: history of alcoholism, preoperative endoscopic intervention, tumor size, nodal disease on preoperative imaging, pancreatic duct dilation. These factors created the DSS ranging from 0 to 33. Group 1 (0-8, n = 9), Group 2 (9-20, n = 145), Group 3 (21-26, n = 37), and Group 4 (27-33, n = 9) showed significant differences in age, history of alcoholism, preoperative jaundice, tumor size, nodal disease, and operative metrics. Our novel DSS for robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy effectively predicts intraoperative challenges and aids in preoperative planning. Future steps include validating the system internally and externally.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"27"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luca Ferraro, Giampaolo Formisano, Adelona Salaj, Simona Giuratrabocchetta, Wanda Petz, Francesco Toti, Paolo Pietro Bianchi
{"title":"Robotic trans-abdominal retromuscular hernia repair for medium-sized midline hernias: midterm outcomes and surgical site occurrence (SSO) analysis in 120 patients.","authors":"Luca Ferraro, Giampaolo Formisano, Adelona Salaj, Simona Giuratrabocchetta, Wanda Petz, Francesco Toti, Paolo Pietro Bianchi","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02184-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02184-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic surgery has become a popular method for treating ventral hernias due to its promising peri-operative outcomes. However, the long-term results of this approach are still unclear. In this study, 120 patients underwent robotic trans-abdominal retromuscular mesh placement (r-TARM) with a mean follow-up period of 18.1 months. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of the robotic approach reporting peri-operative and midterm outcomes. Additionally, we examined possible risk factors that may contribute to the development of surgical site occurrences (SSOs). Between January 2021 and September 2023, 120 patients underwent r-TARM for midline hernias, including 39 primary, 71 incisional, and 10 recurrent cases. A retrospective analysis was performed. A logistic regression model was used to identify possible patient risk factors for SSO development. The average operative time was 153.5 ± 47.2 min, and there were no open or laparoscopic approach conversions. The mean length of hospital stay was 1.9 ± 0.9 days. We observed SSO in 16 patients (13.3%). One patient (0.8%) required angiographic embolization due to post-operative parietal bleeding. The mean follow-up time was 18.1 ± 7.8 months, and we observed hernia recurrence in only one (0.8%) patient. The logistic regression model did not identify any possible risk factors for SSO. r-TARM is a safe and effective method for treating ventral hernias not requiring posterior component separation. Our results indicate that patient and hernia characteristics were not predictive of SSO. Midterm outcomes are encouraging, though longer follow-up is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"26"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonia Guérin, Evan Suzman, Feras Alhalabi, Kevin Lutz, Philippe Zimmern
{"title":"Very long-term outcomes of robotic mesh sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse repair.","authors":"Sonia Guérin, Evan Suzman, Feras Alhalabi, Kevin Lutz, Philippe Zimmern","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02185-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02185-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To assess the very long-term functional outcomes and complications of robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RASC) at our institution where this robotic technology for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair has been available since 2006. A retrospective review of a cohort of women who underwent a RASC was performed by an investigator not involved in the clinical care of these patients. Women with no electronic medical record follow-up in the last 2 years were contacted by telephone. The primary outcome was RASC success defined as (1) no self-report of vaginal bulge, (2) no prolapse beyond the hymen (POP-Q > 0), and (3) no retreatment for prolapse (surgery, pessary). Postoperative symptomatic urinary incontinence (UI), anorectal dysfunction, dyspareunia and any late complication were secondary outcomes. Of 100 women who underwent RASC between 2007 and 2018, 79 patients with a median age of 66 years (IQR 58-71) were included. Median follow-up was 69 months (28-117), with a last visit more than 5 years postoperatively in 48 patients and more than 10 years in 19 patients. A total of 59 patients (75%) met the definition of success. A bothersome vaginal bulge was reported in 18 patients (23%), prolapse beyond the hymen was observed in 12 patients (16%), and further surgery for POP was performed in 9 patients (12%). Twenty-three patients reported postoperative UI (32%) and 21 reported postoperative anorectal dysfunction (39%). RASC provided good long-term results with an unpredictable risk of recurrence independent of the timeline.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"25"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}