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ANESTHESIA FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY - A CHALLENGE FOR ANAESTHESIOLOGIST
Iva Bačak Kocman1,2, Slobodan Mihaljević1,3, Eleonora Goluža1,3
1Department of Anaesthesiology, Reanimatology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Acta Clinica Croatica
|March 20, 2023
Summary
Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) offers significant benefits over open surgery. Anesthesiologists must understand RALP
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Anesthesiology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgery, particularly robotic procedures, has gained popularity due to numerous patient benefits.
- Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) is a common urological procedure with potential anesthetic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the physiological changes and anesthetic considerations associated with robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP).
- To emphasize the importance of preoperative evaluation and intraoperative management for minimizing complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of over 180 robotic assisted radical prostatectomies (RALP) performed using the Senhance robotic system.
- Analysis of anesthetic challenges including patient access, positioning, pneumoperitoneum, and potential complications.
Main Results:
- Pneumoperitoneum during RALP significantly impacts multiple organ systems (cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal).
- Potential complications include limited patient access, positioning difficulties, subcutaneous emphysema, and airway edema.
Conclusions:
- A thorough understanding of RALP's physiological effects is crucial for anesthesiologists.
- Individualized patient care and effective team communication are key to achieving excellent outcomes and minimizing risks.
