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01-05-2010 | Original Article

Robotically assisted hysterectomy: 100 cases after the learning curve

Authors: Thomas N. Payne, Francis R. Dauterive

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

To report on perioperative outcomes of robotic hysterectomy after the learning curve, we performed a retrospective review of our second 100 consecutive robotic hysterectomies performed by two surgeons between January 2007 and February 2008. Operative time following our learning curve was 79.3 ± 36.1 min. Patient age was 44.2 ± 9.6 years, body mass index (BMI) was 30.9 ± 8.3 kg/m², and uterine weight was 223.7 ± 195.8 g. Indications for surgery included fibroids, menstrual disorders, and endometriosis. We performed total robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy type IVE. There were no conversions, no blood transfusions, and one cystotomy, repaired intraoperatively. Blood loss was 68.8 ± 105.8 cc, and average length of stay was 1.1 ± 0.3 days. There were no postoperative complications. Perioperative outcomes demonstrate low average operative times with a high level of safety on a broadened patient population, suggesting a potential advantage to using the robotic platform.

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Title: Robotically assisted hysterectomy: 100 cases after the learning curve
Authors: Thomas N. Payne
Francis R. Dauterive
Publication date: 01-05-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-010-0174-2

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