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- The study assessed the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of using the Da Vinci robotic system for pelvic organ prolapse surgery.
- Over 7 years, 52 patients underwent robotic-assisted abdominal sacrocolpopexy, successfully completing 96% of procedures without mortality or significant complications.
- With a median follow-up of 42 months, the results indicated a low recurrence rate (9.6%) and demonstrated that the robotic approach is a viable option for this type of surgery.
Article Abstract
Purpose: This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, effectiveness, and long-term results of pelvic organ prolapse surgery using the Da Vinci robotic system.
Methods: During a 7-year period, 52 consecutive patients with pelvic organ prolapse underwent robotic-assisted abdominal sacrocolpopexy. Clinical data were retrospectively collected and analyzed.
Results: All but two of the procedures were successfully completed robotically (96 %). Median operative time was 190 (range, 75-340) mins. There was no mortality and no specific morbidity due to the robotic approach. Mean hospital stay was 5 days. The median follow-up was 42 months. Five recurrent prolapses (9.6 %) were diagnosed.
Conclusions: Our experience indicates that using the Da-Vinci robotic system is feasible, safe, and effective for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse with good long-term results.
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