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Side docking the robot for robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Ekong E Uffort¹, James C Jensen

¹Department of Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia 25701, USA.

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

|September 10, 2011

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A new "side-docking" technique for robotic radical prostatectomy offers a faster setup time compared to the standard low lithotomy position. This method simplifies setup and is suitable for patients with limited hip abduction.

Area of Science:

Urology
Surgical Robotics

Background:

The standard low lithotomy position for robotic radical prostatectomy can cause nerve injury and compartment syndrome.
This position may be infeasible for patients with limited hip abduction.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel "side-docking" technique for robotic radical prostatectomy.
To assess the feasibility and setup efficiency of the side-docking technique.

Main Methods:

100 patients with localized prostate cancer underwent robotic radical prostatectomy.
Fifty patients were in the standard lithotomy position (group 1), and 50 used the side-docking technique (group 2).
Setup and docking times were recorded and compared between groups.

Main Results:

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The side-docking group (group 2) had a mean setup time 4.7 minutes shorter than group 1 (p = 0.02).
Docking time and other operative variables were similar between groups.
Overall surgical time was not significantly affected by the side-docking technique itself.

Conclusions:

Side-docking for robotic radical prostatectomy significantly improves setup time.
This technique is a viable alternative, especially for patients with limited hip abduction.