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01-09-2012 | Case Report

Hemiparesis after robotic laparoscopic radical cystectomy and ileal conduit formation in steep Trendelenburg position

Authors: Ravindra Pandey, Rakesh Garg, V. Darlong, Jyotsna Punj, Chandralekha

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Robotic surgery is becoming popular for minimally invasive surgical procedures as robotic devices allow unprecedented control and precision. We report a case of robotic radical cystectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion surgery having perioperative neurological complications related to prolonged surgery in the steep head-down position. There was a neurological deficit in the form of hemiparesis, which resolved with conservative management. We suggest that duration and positioning should be optimized for such prolonged surgery in the steep head-down position, and make some recommendations. Moreover, in such surgeries great vigilance must be observed in the perioperative period.

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Title: Hemiparesis after robotic laparoscopic radical cystectomy and ileal conduit formation in steep Trendelenburg position
Authors: Ravindra Pandey
Rakesh Garg
V. Darlong
Jyotsna Punj
Chandralekha
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-011-0302-7

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Hemiparesis after robotic laparoscopic radical cystectomy and ileal conduit formation in steep Trendelenburg position

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