Surgical technique enhances the efficiency of robotic hysterectomy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefits and morbidity associated with a novel technique for a hysterectomy designed specifically for a robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedure. Recent studies have compared robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy vs. open hysterectomy. We have developed a surgical technique that has enabled us to efficiently decrease the standard operative time. METHODS: All patients (55) underwent a robotic-assisted hysterectomy utilizing a novel surgical technique with four specific components, inclusive of the Hem-o-lok® locking clip. RESULTS: This surgical technique has enabled us to efficiently decrease the standard operative time to an average of 80.9 ± 3.44 min with an estimated blood loss of 63.5 ± 3.76 ml and a hospital stay of 1.3 ± 0.15 days, with minimal complications during surgery (1.8%). CONCLUSION: We have provided an efficient technique that is safe, easily reproducible and comparable to open hysterectomy operation times.