Robot-assisted surgery in the field of urology: the most pioneering approaches 2015–2023

A Franco, F Ditonno, C Manfredi… - … and Reports in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Robot-assisted surgery has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing
surgical approaches and techniques that decades ago could barely be imagined. The field …

Pelvic radiation-induced urinary strictures: Etiology and management of a challenging disease

G Kunkel, H Patel, A Kaldany, S Allu, S Elsamra… - World Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Radiation is a common treatment modality for pelvic malignancies. While it can be effective
at cancer control, downstream effects can manifest months to years after treatment, leaving …

Robotic-assisted lower genitourinary tract reconstruction

AJ Xu, K Mishra, YS Lee, LC Zhao - Urologic Clinics, 2022 - urologic.theclinics.com
Reconstruction of the lower urinary tract (LUT) poses unique challenges, such as narrow
working spaces with limited mobility, poor blood supply to various parts of the urinary tract …

Complex Lower Genitourinary Fistula Repair: Rectourethral Fistula and Puboprostatic Fistula

JG Campbell, AJ Vanni - Urologic Clinics, 2022 - urologic.theclinics.com
Rectourethral fistula (RUF) is a rare but potentially devastating complication most commonly
resulting from the treatment of pelvic cancer (typically prostate or anorectal), although …

Refractory Bladder Neck Contracture (BNC) After Radical Prostatectomy: Prevalence, Impact and Management Challenges

S Uguzova, C Beisland, A Honoré… - Research and Reports …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Bladder neck contracture is a recognised complication associated with radical
prostatectomy. The management can be challenging, especially when refractory to initial …

[HTML][HTML] Summarizing the evidence for robotic-assisted bladder neck reconstruction: systematic review of patency and incontinence outcomes

TR Zhang, A Alford, LC Zhao - Asian Journal of Urology, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Bladder neck contracture and vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis are difficult to
manage endoscopically, and open repair is associated with high rates of incontinence. In …

Robotic-assisted Posterior Urethroplasty: Outcomes From 105 Men in a Single-center Experience

TR Zhang, A Alford, A Wang, LC Zhao - Urology, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To determine surgical outcomes in a large of cohort men undergoing robotic-
assisted posterior urethroplasty (RPU), which has been described in small series as a viable …

[PDF][PDF] Narrative review of flaps and grafts in robotic reconstructive urologic surgery

KM Doersch, L Hines, D Ajay - Annals of Laparoscopic and …, 2024 - cdn.amegroups.cn
Background and Objective: Flaps and grafts are used for filling dead space, ureteral
substitution, and as mesh alternatives. The surgical robot is invaluable in urologic …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in reconstructive urology: A review of the 2022 literature

E Bearrick, J Sterling, J Simhan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Reconstructive urology encompasses a broad spectrum of lower and upper urinary tract
diseases. A recent society of genitourinary reconstructive mission statement emphasized the …