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Ryan L Steinberg¹, Brett A Johnson¹, Jeffrey A Cadeddu¹

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Single-port robotic surgery, using the DaVinci SP system, enables safe and effective ureteral reconstructive procedures. This minimally invasive approach allows for surgeon autonomy and quick patient recovery.

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Advancements in medical technology, including visualization and miniaturization, drive the trend towards less invasive surgical interventions.
Single-site surgery has gained prominence over the past decade, evolving from laparoscopy and multiport robotics.
The DaVinci SP system, a dedicated single-port operative robotic surgical system, has recently received FDA approval.