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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
Preliminary results of using a voice-controlled robotic camera driver during 3D laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Piotr Kania1, Maciej Salagierski2
1Department of Urology and Oncological Urology, Mazovian Regional Hospital, Siedlce, Poland.
Introduction:
During laparoscopic procedures, the surgeon's control on target field visualization as well as optimal and steady vision can be achieved by using a camera holder. The article presents our preliminary experience with the use of a voice controlled robotic camera holder during 3D laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (3D LRP).
Material And Method:
Thirty patients were prospectively enrolled and underwent either 3D LRP with the use of a voice controlled robotic camera holder (study group) or 3D LRP with the surgeon holding the camera (control group). Oncological, demographic data and surgical parameters were evaluated.
Results:
Voice-controlled 3D LPR produces a more stable visual field that subjectively decreases the surgeon's fatigue, enables precise preparation, especially along big vessels during lymphadenectomy, urethral stump preparation and urethro-vesical anastomosis. In the fifteen cases analyzed, voice-controlled 3D LRP saved 47 hours of surgeon's time.
Conclusions:
In this study, the preliminary experience with a robotic arm for camera positioning revealed that the positioner is effective, easy to use and provides a steady and reliable visual field for laparoscopic urological procedures.
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