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Purely robotic ileocystoplasty in children: why not? First case in Spain
P Ramos Rodríguez1, J Rodríguez de Alarcón2, F Ávila Ramírez1
1Pediatric Surgery Department. Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos. Madrid (Spain).
Introduction:
We present the first case of pediatric ileocystoplasty using a purely robotic approach in Spain.
Case Report:
12-year-old male with neurogenic bladder of low capacity and high pressures. After failure of conservative treatment, bladder augmentation with ileum patch was decided upon. Surgery was carried out using a purely robotic approach with 4 robotic and 2 accessory ports. Surgery duration was 380 minutes in total, without intraoperative complications. He was discharged 2 weeks after cystographic control. During 32-months follow-up, he has remained continent.
Discussion:
The minimal invasion, surgical precision and ergonomics made the robotic approach an optimal option for complex surgical techniques. Given the little availability of the robot and the low pediatric volume, its standardization is a challenge. Our accumulated experience is consistent with the current literature and shows promising surgical and esthetic results. We hope this case report will contribute to the divulgation and progressive introduction of robotic surgery in our daily lives.
