John W. Davis, MD, FACS, presented “Surgical Planning for Robotic Prostatectomy When You Are Not the First Surgeon to the Site: Access and Salvage Challenges” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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How to cite: Davis, John W. “Surgical Planning for Robotic Prostatectomy When You Are Not the First Surgeon to the Site: Access and Salvage Challenges.” January 31, 2024. Accessed Aug 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/surgical-planning-for-robotic-prostatectomy-when-you-are-not-the-first-surgeon-to-the-site-access-and-salvage-challenges/
Surgical Planning for Robotic Prostatectomy When You Are Not the First Surgeon to the Site: Access and Salvage Challenges – Summary
John W. Davis, MD, FACS, explores the complexities associated with surgical planning for robotic prostatectomy, particularly when the surgeon is not the first to operate on the site. He underscores the importance of meticulous preoperative planning, which includes thoroughly reviewing the patient’s medical history.
Dr. Davis discusses various challenges that surgeons may encounter, such as scar tissue formation, adhesions, and changes in the pelvic anatomy. He also addresses adapting robotic surgical techniques to accommodate the patient’s altered anatomy.
In addition to access challenges, Dr. Davis delves into the complexities of salvage prostatectomy. Despite these challenges, he stresses that successful outcomes are achievable with proper planning and technique.
About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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