[Remote laparoscopic radical prostatectomy carried out with a robot. Report of a case]

Prog Urol. 2000 Sep;10(4):520-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Robotics has been commonly employed in numerous industrial fields for several decades. However, the application of this technology to surgery is a recent innovation. It provides new possibilities for facilitating specific surgical tasks, especially in the field of laparoscopy. We report a case of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy completed with the help of a remotely controlled da Vinci robot. This system offered a user friendly surgical platform and enhanced surgical dexterity. Operating time was 420 minutes and the hospital stay was 4 days. The bladder catheter was removed after 3 days. One week later, the patient was fully continent. Pathologic examination showed a pT3a tumor, with negative margins. Robotically assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is feasible. Further developments in this field of technology may have new applications in laparoscopic telesurgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopes*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostatectomy / instrumentation*
  • Prostatectomy / methods*
  • Robotics*