Robot-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy: initial experience in Korea.
- Author:
Young Tae KIM
1
;
Sang Wun KIM
;
Bo Sung YOON
;
Eun Ji NAHM
;
Hye Won HUR
;
Sung Hoon KIM
;
Jae Hoon KIM
;
Jae Wook KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women's Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ytkchoi@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Robotic surgery;
Laparoscopic surgery;
Cervix cancer
- MeSH:
Carcinoma in Situ;
Cervix Uteri;
Female;
Gynecology;
Humans;
Hysterectomy*;
Korea*;
Laparoscopy;
Laparotomy;
Learning Curve;
Robotics;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2006;49(12):2620-2625
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hysterectomy is one of the most common non-pregnancy-associated surgical techniques in the field of gynecology. Over the years, this laparoscopic approach has evolved to include both subtotal and total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Robot-assisted technology may attenuate the learning curve for complex laparoscopic procedures, leveling the playing field between conventional laparotomy practitioners and laparoscopists. The advantages of robotics, such as motion scaling, three-dimensional visualization, and articulated instrumentation, enables complex surgical procedures to be performed with greater dexterity, more quickly, and more easily by many surgeons. We have experienced a case of patient with carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix treated by robotic surgery. We report the first case treated by robotic total laparoscopic hysterectomy with a brief review of literature.
