Robotic uretherocystoanastomosis in ureteral injury. The experience of four cases

Abstract

Today various types of robotic reconstructive plastic surgery on the ureter and bladder have become a reality. Surgical treatments vary from simple removal of a misplaced suture to uretherocystoanastomosis. Robot-assisted technology is not less effective than open surgery while being less invasive and allowing to reduce the risk of many complications, the length of hospital stay, and providing a much better cosmetic result. Robotic system outperforms the traditional laparoscopic and open techniques due to its 3D visualization of anatomical structures, thorough and delicate dissection, elimination of natural tremor, precise and focused suturing, minimum traction and displacement of surrounding organs and structures, and ergonomic features.