Semin Reprod Med 2017; 35(04): 364-377
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1602594
Review Article
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Robotics and Reproductive Surgery

Stephanie J. Estes
1   Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Ian Waldman
2   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Antonio R. Gargiulo
3   Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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16. Oktober 2017 (online)

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Abstract

Robotic technology applied to laparoscopy augments the armamentarium of the reproductive specialist. Uterine leiomyomas, adenomyosis, endometriosis, adnexal masses, sterilization reversal, and fertility preservation techniques can all be addressed with a robotic surgery skill set. Additionally, new approaches with single site and natural orifice surgery will continue to maximize advanced opportunities for safe, effective, and cosmetically conscious (patient-centered) approaches to surgical care. Enhanced postoperative recovery pathways are fully adaptable to these robotic procedures and improve patient acceptability while controlling costs.