Robotic-assisted bladder neck repair: feasibility and outcomes

Urol Clin North Am. 2015 Feb;42(1):111-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2014.09.013. Epub 2014 Nov 20.

Abstract

Minimally invasive techniques are rapidly being developed and integrated into urologic surgery. Over the past 5 years, the urologic literature is abound with novel techniques and adaptations to conventional laparoscopy. Pediatric urology is no exception to this trend, and the benefits of minimally invasive surgery may be accentuated in children given the relatively more confined working spaces and also a heightened awareness of cosmesis for the pediatric population. Increasingly, complex pediatric urologic procedures are being performed with robot assistance. The feasibility of nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, ureteral reimplantation, and bladder surgery has been clearly established.

Keywords: Appendicovesicostomy; Bladder neck reconstruction; Neurogenic bladder; Robotic surgery; Urinary incontinence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystoscopy / adverse effects
  • Cystoscopy / methods*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Pain, Postoperative / physiopathology
  • Patient Safety
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Risk Assessment
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Suburethral Slings*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery*
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery*