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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Robotics
  • Transplantation Surgery

Background:

  • Traditionally, donor hysterectomy for uterus transplantation utilized laparotomy.
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted laparoscopy, are now being employed.
  • Robotics offer advantages in complex, confined surgical spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the development and benefits of robotic-assisted donor hysterectomy.
  • To analyze published experiences with robotic donor hysterectomy in uterus transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published literature on robotic donor hysterectomy.
  • Analysis of case reports and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Robotic donor hysterectomy is a low-volume procedure with limited publications globally.
  • Surgical times are comparable to open surgery, with potential for future reduction.
  • Reduced estimated blood loss and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery.
  • Reported complications include hydronephrosis and ureteric fistula.
  • Successful live births following robotic donor hysterectomy have been documented.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic donor hysterectomy is a feasible and safe option for uterus transplantation.
  • The procedure has been associated with successful live births.
  • An international registry is essential for further evaluation and advancement of this technique.