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Larry Barmat1, Gretchen Glaser, George Davis

  • 1Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania, USA. lbarmat@comcast.net

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This case report details the first successful robotic-assisted abdominal cervicoisthmic cerclage. The da Vinci robot enabled safe placement, offering a new option for women needing cerclage.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical insufficiency poses a risk for preterm birth.
  • Transvaginal cerclage is the standard, but not suitable for all patients.
  • Abdominal cerclage is an alternative for specific cases.

Observation:

  • A 39-year-old female with cervical insufficiency was not a candidate for transvaginal cerclage.
  • The da Vinci robot was utilized for abdominal cervicoisthmic cerclage placement.
  • The procedure aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of robotic assistance.

Findings:

  • Successful placement of abdominal cervicoisthmic cerclage using the da Vinci robot.
  • The patient experienced minimal blood loss.

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