Robotic assisted reconstruction for complications following urologic oncologic procedures

Abstract

Despite technical refinements in urologic oncologic surgery, complications are inevitable and often carry significant morbidity. Similar to oncologic surgery, reconstructive surgery has realized a paradigm shift from mainly open to an increasingly minimally invasive approach. Robotic assisted surgery has facilitated this transition as it mitigates some of the limitations of traditional laparoscopy. With continued technological advances in robotic technology along with improved training and experience, the breadth and complexity of cases expand annually. Few head to head trials exist and data is overall heterogeneous. Herein, we review and summarize the currently available literature describing robotic assisted reconstruction for complications following urologic oncologic procedures.

Robotic-assisted genitourinary reconstruction: current state and future directions

“…As more surgeons adopt robotic-assisted procedures in their practice, critical questions may include the possibility of degraded open surgical expertise, reduced cost-effectiveness and uncertain comparison of outcomes. 52 While the initial investigations detailed in this review are promising, only head-to-head comparative analysis will elucidate the overall value of robotic platforms in reconstructive urological procedures.…”