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…

Introduction The increased use of robotic surgery across multiple surgical disciplines has required anesthesiologists to refine their approach to continue to provide safe and effective anesthesia. The anesthesiologist must consider…

Introduction The focus of this chapter is how to set up the da Vinci Xi robot for surgery. Da Vinci robots are the most widely used surgical robots in the…

Introduction Currently available systems for robot-assisted surgery are operator-robot systems that lack operational autonomy. The robotic console is the interface between the surgeon’s hands and the surgical instruments. It is…