Robotic Urologic Surgery

Robotic Urologic Surgery, Second Edition is an updated and revised technical manual focusing on the various robotic approaches to robotic urologic surgical procedures.

This book provides instructions on how to develop a successful robotics program, learn the various techniques, and improve outcomes. It also aids the reader with helpful hints to avoid pitfalls.

Robotic Urologic Surgery, Second Edition includes up-to-date contributions from leading robotic urologic surgeons from around the world. The detailed body of data which this book provides is supported by schematic diagrams and anatomic photographs to illustrate the concept being discussed.

Robotic Urologic Surgery, Second Edition is an essential guide for all urologists as a reference to establish a robotics program, refine their surgical technique, and provide information to patients.

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC SURGERY.- Evolution of Robotic Surgery: Past, Present and Future.-  Launching a Successful Robotic Program.- Training and Credentialing in Robotic Urological Surgery.- Robotics Training:  An Interdisciplinary Continuum for Success.- SECTION 2: ROBOTIC SURGERY OF THE PROSTATE.- Neoplastic Prostate Pathology for the Practicing Urologist: When to Call Your Pathologist About Pathology Results.- Assessing the Learning Curve for Prostate Cancer Surgery.- Evidence-based Critical Analysis of Robotic Prostatectomy Outcomes.- Learning Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: How to Start and How to Get Better.- Examining the Learning Curve of Robotic Surgery.- Transitioning from Open to Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: A Look Back.- Patient Positioning and Trocar Placement for Robotic Urologic Procedures.- Difficult Peritoneal Access.- Key Elements to Approaching Difficult Cases in Robotic Urologic Surgery.- Tips and Tricks for Robotic Prostatectomy: A Step-by-Step Approach.- Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy - The Extraperitoneal Approach.- Factors Influencing Outcomes after Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: The Search for the Trifecta.- Improving Outcomes for Early Return of Urinary Continence.- Improving Outcomes for Early Return of Potency.- Improving Oncologic Outcomes After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy.- Management of Positive Surgical Margins Following Radical Prostatectomy.- Prevention and Management of Complications during Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy.- Robotic Simple Prostatectomy – Technical Considerations and Outcomes.- Salvage Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (SRARP).- SECTION 3: KIDNEY AND ADRENALS.- Robot-Assisted Radical Nephroureterectomy.- Renal Anatomy, Physiology and Its Clinical Relevance to Partial Nephrectomy.- Renal Anatomy, Physiology and its Clinical Relevance to Partial Nephrectomy.- Renal Ischemia and Approach to the Renal Hilum: Tips and Tricks.- Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy.- Outcomes of Robotic Radical and Partial Nephrectomy.- Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Improving Clinical and Oncologic Outcomes.- Current Status of Robotic-Assisted Pyeloplasty in the Adult.- Robot-Assisted Ureteral Reimplantation.- The Role of Robotics for Adrenal Surgery.- SECTION 4: BLADDER CANCER.- Step by Step Approach to Robotic Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion.- Step by Step Approach to Robotic Cystectomy and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion.- Robotic Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection - A Step by Step Approach.- Robotic Assisted Radical Cystectomy.- Complications after Robot Assisted Radical Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion: New Approach Same Old Foe.- Robotic Surgical Management of Urinary Fistulae.- SECTION 5: PEDIATRIC UROLOGY.- Pediatric Urologic Robotic Surgery - PURS.- Robotic Surgery of the Kidney and Ureter in the Pediatric Population.- Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Ileocystoplasty and Mitrofanoff Appendicovesicostomy – Technique and Initial Experience.- SECTION 6: ROBOTIC MICROSURGERY.- Robotic Microsurgery.- SECTION 7: ALLIED HEALTH.- Managing Erectile Dysfunction after Robotic Prostatectomy: Role of Penile Rehabilitation.- Preparation of the Operating Room, Back Table, and Surgical Team.- Role of the Robotic Surgical Assistant.- SECTION 8: EXECUTIVE.- Marketing of a Robotic Surgical Program.