PFD Week 2016-Robot-assisted Repair of Ureteral Injury in Gynecologic Surgery

Robot-assisted Repair of Ureteral Injury in Gynecologic Surgery

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Video Summary

In this video, three surgical techniques for repairing ureteral injuries are demonstrated using the DAVINCI-S robotic system by Intuitive Surgical. The first procedure shown is a simple ureteral re-implantation to the bladder, suitable for injuries of the distal 3-4 cm of the ureter. The second technique is the psoas hitch, used for larger defects of the lower one-third of the ureter. Lastly, the boari flap technique is shown, applicable when the ureteral length is insufficient for reimplantation. The video emphasizes that these principles and techniques can also be applied in open procedures.

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Sarah A. Collins, MD

Keywords

surgical techniques

ureteral injuries

DAVINCI-S robotic system

ureteral re-implantation

psoas hitch