Siriraj Medical Journal (Jan 2016)

Total Robotic Hysterectomy: Thailand’s First Case Report of Gynecologic Robotic Surgery

  • Korakot Sirimai,
  • Perapong Inthasorn,
  • Pavit Sutchritpongsa,
  • Prasong Tanmahasamut

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14456/smj.2016.5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 68, no. 1
pp. 42 – 46

Abstract

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Objective: This study aimed to report the feasibility, trouble shooting and surgical technique in the total robotic hysterectomy for the patient with adenomyoma uteri. Methods: A 51 year-old patient was diagnosed with adenomyosis. Total robotic hysterectomy was performed. Results: Total operating time was 350 min, estimated blood loss was 50 ml, and length of hospitalization was 6 days. The pathologic section revealed adenomyosis with myoma uteri. The intraoperative and post-operative complications were unremarkable. The patient was in good conditions at 6th week, 3rd, 6th, 12th and 24th month. Conclusion: Total robotic hysterectomy for benign gynecologic condition, such as adenomyosis, is safe and feasible. However, the sustained high consuming cost must be weighted with the patient’s advantages.

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