Preliminary experience with robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy

J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2004 Nov;11(4):511-8. doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60085-0.

Abstract

The following retrospective case series evaluated the technique and feasibility of integrating robot-assisted technology in the performance of a laparoscopic myomectomy in order to overcome the limitations of conventional laparoscopy. We attempted 35 robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomies in a university hospital setting with a conversion rate of 8.6%. There were a total of 48 myomas removed in 31 patients with completed robot-assisted laparoscopy. The mean number of myomas removed/patient was 1.6 (range 1-5). The mean diameter of myomas removed was 7.9 +/- 3.5 cm (95% CI 6.63-9.13), with the majority greater than 5 cm. The mean myoma weight was 223.2 +/- 244.1 g (95% CI 135.8-310.6). Mean operating time was 230.8 +/- 83 minutes (95% CI 201.6-260). The average estimated blood loss was 169 +/- 198.7 mL (95% CI 99.1-238.4). One patient experienced cardiogenic shock from vasopressin, two developed postoperative infections, and one was found to have adenomatous adenomyosis instead of a leiomyoma. The median length of hospital stay was 1 day. Overall, robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy is a promising new technique that may overcome many of the surgical limitations of conventional laparoscopy.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Robotics* / instrumentation
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*