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. 2011 May;77(5):1238-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.07.542. Epub 2011 Jan 22.

Robotic-assisted bladder diverticulectomy: tips and tricks

David D Thiel  1 , Paul R Young, Michael J Wehle, Gregory A Broderick, Steven P Petrou, Todd C Igel
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Robotic-assisted bladder diverticulectomy: tips and tricks

David D Thiel et al. Urology. 2011 May.

Abstract

Introduction: The da Vinci Surgical System has become extremely popular in the field of urology for procedures requiring complex reconstructive maneuvers, such as radical prostatectomy and pyeloplasty. A natural extension of these procedures is the use of the da Vinci system for complex urinary tract reconstruction deep in the pelvis, such as bladder diverticulectomy.

Technical considerations: In our report and accompanying Video, we have demonstrated some technical tips and tricks with regard to patient selection, preoperative imaging, patient positioning, port placement, intraoperative diverticulum recognition/excision, and cystotomy repair that the surgeon might find beneficial for successful completion of robotic-assisted bladder diverticulectomy.

Conclusions: The tips and tricks we have presented might aid in the successful completion of robotic bladder diverticulectomy.

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    Koper A. Koper A. Urology. 2011 May;77(5):1242-3; author reply 1243. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2010.10.049. Urology. 2011. PMID: 21539972 No abstract available.

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