Robotic Assisted Surgery Ureteric Conditions

In urology, robot-assisted surgery is used to treat a variety of conditions such as bladder-, kidney- and prostate cancers or other non-cancer conditions of these organs. This robotic surgery for ureteral stricture normally permits exact repair or freeing of the ureteral stricture with littler entry points, decreased blood loss, less pain, less hospital stay (as a rule 2 to 3 days versus a week), and quicker recovery before a come back to normal activities. Ureteral identification can be one of the most difficult parts of the procedure, especially in the case of robotic surgery as there is an absence of tactile feedback. Ureteral inflammation secondary to the pathology of the case and periureteral fibrosis can make ureteral identification challenging as surgical planes can be distorted. Robotic platforms have provided an impetus for innovation in surgery while preserving patient safety and postoperative outcomes. Ureteral reconstruction has shown great benefit from the use of the robot with the fine tissue manipulation required and the promise of improved cosmesis and minimal blood loss. The aforementioned robot-assisted procedures are efficacious in experienced hands and are an option to counsel patients when discussing surgical avenues for ureteral reconstruction.