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Neurovascular Bundle Preservation: Anatomic and Technical Considerations
Preservation of erectile function is a major challenge in any technique of radical prostatectomy. Early reports of robotic technique centered on benefits in this area, although overall acceptance of a benefit ...
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Bio-optic characterization of Discosphaera tubifer bloom occurs in an overcrowded fishing harbour at Veraval, India
Discosphaera tubifer, a coccolithophore has been first time reported as a bloom-forming organism from an over-crowded fishing harbour at Veraval, west coast of India. Physiochemical and o...
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Anomalous biceps origin from the rotator cuff
Variations in the origin of the long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) have been described in literature; however, its clinical significance remains uncertain. We describe in this report, the history, physical exam...
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Techniques of Nerve Sparing in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Cancer prostate is the most commonly diagnosed cancer as well as the second most common cause of death in the United States of America. In 2009, as many 192,280 (25 %) men were estimated as new diagnosis with ...
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Current Status of Salvage Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy for Radiorecurrent Prostate Cancer
Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the treatment options for prostate cancer (PCa). Transperineal low–dose rate brachytherapy (BT) is another safe and effective technique for low-risk PCa. Recurrence after RT fo...
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Technical Modifications for Robotic Prostatectomy
Robotic radical prostatectomy is a procedure that has evolved considerably in the last 10 years as the main treatment for prostate cancer. Published literature currently describes in detail the procedure and o...
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Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Management of the Difficult Case
Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) can present unique challenges to the entire operating team. While the level of complexity of individual cases can be difficult to estimate preoperativel...
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Difficulties in Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
The task of learning robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) can be quite challenging for both novice and experienced open or laparoscopic surgeons alike. Therefore, prior to the first procedure, ad...
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History of robotic surgery
Robotic surgery is one of the most advanced forms of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Although the application of robotic technology to surgical robotics started some 20 years ago, the earliest work in robotics and...
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Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
The word “robot” was originally coined by Karel Capek in his play, Rossum’s universal robots, in 1921.1 It is derived from the Czechoslovakian term robota, meaning forced work. His original vision dealt with a wo...
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The advanced learning curve in robotic prostatectomy: a multi-institutional survey
Several studies have attempted to define the learning curve associated with robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). These studies have focused on the acquisition of skills by novice robotic surgeons....
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Athermal early retrograde release of the neurovascular bundle during nerve-sparing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
While cancer control is the primary objective of radical prostatectomy, maintenance of sexual function is a priority for the majority of men presenting with prostate cancer. Preservation of the neurovascular b...
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Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: an athermal anterior approach to the seminal vesicle dissection
The seminal vesicles, particularly the lateral aspect and tips, are among the closest structures to the cavernous nerves and pelvic plexus. Given this proximity it is essential that the seminal vesicle dissect...
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Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy by a single surgeon in Taiwan: experience with the initial 30 cases
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) is an established trend in surgical treatment for localized prostate cancer in the USA; however, RALP is still in its infancy in Taiwan. We have track...
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The Second World Robotic Urology Symposium
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Open AccessRobot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty: a review of minimally invasive treatment options for ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Our aim was to examine the current status of minimally invasive approaches to ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and compare it to the gold standard of open pyeloplasty. A review of the literature was co...
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Robotic Prostatectomy
In the USA, approximately 77,000 radical prostatectomies are performed yearly for the treatment of prostate cancer. Although a number of alternative treatment options are available for organ-confined prostate ...
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Robotic Transperitoneal Four Arm Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Points of Technique
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Open AccessRobotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: The Ohio State University technique
Robotic radical prostatectomy is a new innovation in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. The technique is continuously evolving. In this article we demonstrate The Ohio State University technique for ro...
