Main description:

Robotic Urologic Surgery is a technical manual for various robotic approaches to surgical procedures, with helpful hints for avoiding pitfalls. The book shows how to develop a successful robotics program, learn the various techniques, and improve outcomes. Leading robotic urologic surgeons worldwide contribute chapters. The body of available data is reviewed in table format and supported by schematic diagrams and anatomic photographs to illustrate the concept being discussed. An accompanying DVD gives instructional content. This book is essential reading for all urologists as a reference to establish a robotics program, refine their surgical technique and provide information to patients.

Contents:

Robotic Urologic Surgery: An Introduction and Vision for the Future.- Robotic Surgical Systems.- Multi-Specialty Applications of Robotic Technology.- An Overview of Adult Robotic Urologic Surgery.- Essential Elements of Building a Robotics Program.- Principles and Lessons in a Transition from Open to Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy.- Training: Preparing the Robotics Team for their First Case.- Patient Selection and Peri-Operative Management.- Anesthetic Considerations and Management.- Patient Positioning for Robotic Urologic Procedures.- Transperitoneal Trocar Placement.- Extraperitoneal Access.- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: A Step-by-Step Approach.- Clinical Pearls: The Approach to the Management of Difficult Anatomy and Common Post-Operative Problems.- A Comparison of the Perioperative Outcomes of Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Montsouris Experience.- Oncological Outcomes of Robotic Prostatectomy.- Anatomical Basis of Nerve Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy.- Alternative Approaches to Nerve Sparing: Techniques and Outcomes.- Management of Post-Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction.- Robotic Pyeloplasty.- Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion.- Complications of Robotic Surgery and How to Prevent Them.- Applications of Robotics in Pediatric Urologic Surgery.- Robotics and Infertility.- Robotic Urogynecologic Surgery.- Future of Telerobotic Surgery.