Ashley N Gonzalez, Benjamin M Eilender, Jeffrey A Cadeddu
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Abstract
The applications of robotics in urology has been rapidly expanding since the introduction of the Da Vinci robotic platform in 2000. In recent years, there have been further developments in the robotic surgery space including advancements in Da Vinci's own robotic platform, the introduction of a single-port (SP®) system, as well as new competitors and adjacent technology that has come to the market. One such technology is the magnetic-assisted robotic surgery (MARS™) from Levita (Mountain View, CA). This system consists of a detachable magnetic grasper that can be placed within the body by a specialized laparoscopic instrument and manipulated from outside the body with an external magnet on a robotic arm that is surgeon controlled. Herein we describe the first dual robotic surgery employing MARS™ during an SP® transperitoneal robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), demonstrating its feasibility and potential applications for use in single-port surgery in particular.
期刊介绍:
The aim of the Journal of Robotic Surgery is to become the leading worldwide journal for publication of articles related to robotic surgery, encompassing surgical simulation and integrated imaging techniques. The journal provides a centralized, focused resource for physicians wishing to publish their experience or those wishing to avail themselves of the most up-to-date findings.The journal reports on advance in a wide range of surgical specialties including adult and pediatric urology, general surgery, cardiac surgery, gynecology, ENT, orthopedics and neurosurgery.The use of robotics in surgery is broad-based and will undoubtedly expand over the next decade as new technical innovations and techniques increase the applicability of its use. The journal intends to capture this trend as it develops.