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Robotic single-site combined cholecystectomy and hysterectomy: Advantages and limits
Nicola Pluchino1, Nicolas C Buchs2, Panagiotis Drakopoulos1
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland.
Introduction:
Robotic single-site surgery (RSS) represents the latest innovation for clinical use of single incision surgery. Several applications have been reported in urology, general surgery and gynecology with potential application in benign cases as well as in oncology.
Presentation Of Case:
To further explore potential applications of RSS, we present the first case reported in the literature of combined cholecystectomy and total hysterectomy using the da Vinci Si single-port platform (Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale, CA).
Discussion:
A critical description of the procedure with potential advantages and limitations of the current platform for combined surgical procedure is provided.
Conclusion:
Robotics may facilitate the widespread diffusion of single incision surgery, overcoming current laparoscopic and LESS limitations. However, the available robotic platform still has technical features that will limit its uptake amongst surgeons and further technological development is needed for a wider diffusion of single incision surgery.
