Introduction Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in men. The prevalence of this pathology increases with…

Introduction This chapter describes techniques for transperitoneal and retroperitoneal robotic-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy. Robotic assistance facilitates a minimally invasive approach and avoids the need for open surgery particularly for larger and…

Introduction Lymph node status is a primary factor in determining a patient’s prognosis and future therapy for prostate cancer. Lymph node involvement (LNI) is associated with a significant increase in…

Introduction Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is the most common form of treatment for localized prostate cancer. Introduction of robotics has helped to visualize prostatic and periprostatic structures better and improve…

Introduction The first report of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) was performed by Binder and Kramer in 2000, describing 10 patients who underwent surgical treatment for prostate cancer using robotic technology….

Introduction Surgeons have been at the forefront of integrating robotic systems into routine clinical practice. Radical prostatectomy is now commonly performed using a surgical robot in the majority of large…

Introduction In the past decade, mounting evidence suggests that surgical performance affects postoperative outcomes, as superior quality of surgery reduces the risk of complications, shortens the length of hospital stay,…

Introduction The rapid uptake of robotic procedures has necessitated development of new training methods and the establishment of bedside assistants. Taking on the position of bedside assistant for a surgical…

Introduction Embarking on robotic surgery training can be a daunting task for the robot-naïve surgeon. Robotics has a steep learning curve, and a pathway to robotic surgery competency has not…