Minimally Invasive Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery: Case Report of a Robot-Assisted Osteosynthesis of an Open-Book Injury of the Pelvic Ring

Background

In recent years, endoscopic treatment of pelvic ring injuries has emerged. In addition to the complex 3D anatomy of the bony pelvis, a particular challenge is its embedding in the surrounding soft tissue structures. It is known from other surgical specialties that the preparation can be facilitated by using surgical robot systems.

Materials and Methods

In a patient with an open-book injury of the pelvic ring, a symphysis plate was performed using the DaVinci system.

Results

We describe the robotic-assisted osteosynthesis on the anterior pelvic ring with available instruments.

Conclusion

The further development of minimally invasive surgical techniques is always linked to the development of new instruments. For trauma surgery, this means in particular the reduction of dislocated fractures. If appropriate techniques and instruments are developed here, minimally invasive treatment of injuries to the pelvic ring or acetabulum may represent an alternative to open procedures in the future.