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Robot-assisted transvesical partial prostatectomy using a purpose-built single-port robotic system.

Jihad H Kaouk¹, Daniel Sagalovich¹, Juan Garisto¹

¹Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.

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|March 14, 2018

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Robot-assisted single-port transvesical partial prostatectomy is feasible in a pre-clinical model using a new surgical platform. Further human trials are required to assess its efficacy in treating prostate cancer.

Keywords:

partial prostatectomy single-port transvesical approach

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Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery

Background:

Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern, necessitating advancements in surgical techniques.
Single-port (SP) surgery offers potential benefits over traditional multi-port approaches, including reduced invasiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility of robot-assisted single-port (SP) transvesical partial prostatectomy (TVPP).
To evaluate a novel, purpose-built SP surgical platform in a pre-clinical cadaver model.

Main Methods:

The study utilized three male cadavers placed in the lithotomy position.
A novel SP surgical platform and the da Vinci SP1098 robotic system were employed for the procedure.
Key surgical steps included bladder neck dissection, peripheral zone excision, and urethrovesical anastomosis.

Main Results:

The SP-TVPP procedure was successfully completed in all three cadavers without conversion or additional ports.
No intra-operative complications were recorded during the procedures.
The average total operating time was 49.3 minutes.

Conclusions:

Robot-assisted TVPP using the novel SP platform is feasible in a cadaver model.
Clinical evaluation in humans is necessary for patients with localized prostate cancer.
Prospective comparative studies with existing platforms and techniques are warranted.