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Outcomes of salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients who had primary focal versus whole-gland ablation: a multicentric study

In the present study, we present comparative outcomes of radical prostatectomy after whole-gland therapy (wg-SRARP) and focal gland therapy (f-SRARP). The study assessed 339 patients who underwent salvage robo...

K. R. Seetharam Bhat, Arjun Nathan, Marcio Covas Moschovas… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2023)

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Evidence-based evolution of our robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) technique through 13,000 cases

Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has become the standard of surgical care in the USA and around the world. Over the past 18 years, we have performed 13,000 radical prostatectomies, and ...

Kulthe Ramesh Seetharam Bhat, Marcio Covas Moschovas… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2021)

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Can we predict who will need lymphocele drainage following robot assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP)?

Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) can cause lymphoceles. Lymphocele formation following PLND can reach up to 60% and are symptomatic in 0.4 to 16% of patients. The aim of the study was to identify factors th...

K. R. Seetharam Bhat, Fikret Onol, Travis Rogers… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2020)

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Can dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane accelerate the return to potency after a nerve-sparing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy? Propensity score-matched analysis

The objective of this study is to determine if the use of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) allograft wrapped around the NVB during a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) accelerates th...

Gabriel Ogaya-Pinies, Hariharan Palayapalam-Ganapathi… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2018)

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Safety of selective nerve sparing in high risk prostate cancer during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

D’Amico high risk prostate cancer is associated with higher incidence of extra prostatic disease. It is recommended to avoid nerve sparing in high risk patients to avoid residual cancer. We report our intermed...

Anup Kumar, Srinivas Samavedi, Anthony S. Bates… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2017)

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Predictive factors and oncological outcomes of persistently elevated prostate-specific antigen in patients following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Our aim was to evaluate factors associated with persistently elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and biochemical recurrence following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). The study population (N = ...

Anup Kumar, Srinivas Samavedi, Vladimir Mouraviev… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2017)

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Current status of various neurovascular bundle-sparing techniques in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Nerve-sparing procedures during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) have demonstrated improved postoperative functional outcomes. This article provides an overview of clinically applied prostatic neuro...

Anup Kumar, Sarvesh Tandon, Srinivas Samavedi… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2016)

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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...

Subir Kumar Mandal, Vipul R. Patel… in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2015)

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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...

Dr. Samik Banerjee, Vipul R. Patel in Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2015)

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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...

Bernardo Rocco, Gabriele Cozzi, Matteo Giulio Spinelli… in Current Urology Reports (2012)

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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...

Satyam Kalan, Sanket Chauhan, Rafael F. Coelho… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2010)

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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....

Hugh J. Lavery, David B. Samadi, Rahul Thaly, David Albala… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2009)

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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...

Geoffrey Coughlin, Pankaj P. Dangle, Kenneth J. Palmer… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2009)

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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...

Shivam Kalan, Geoff Coughlin, Kenneth J. Palmer… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2008)

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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...

Yen-Chuan Ou, Chi-Rei Yang, John Wang, Chen-Li Cheng… in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2008)

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The Second World Robotic Urology Symposium

Vipul R. Patel in Journal of Robotic Surgery (2008)