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Laparoscopic single-site surgery represents future of laparoscopy, expert says

Single-port laparoscopic surgery could be the next big advancement in laparoscopic surgery.

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Robotic revolution in gynecologic surgery?

Robotic technology has already revolutionized laparoscopic urologic surgery. Will gynecologic surgery be next?

Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in testis cancer

RPLND alone provides up to 90% cure in patients with low-volume, low-risk testis cancer and eliminates the risk of teratoma and viable tumor in the retroperitoneum in those with high-risk disease.

Endoscopic treatment of complex vesicoureteral reflux in pediatric patients

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common congenital anomaly affecting close to 1% of all children. It is often associated with other ureteral anomalies, including ureteral duplication, ectopia, ureteroceles, and paraureteral (Hutch) diverticula.

Vaginal mesh kits linked with higher re-operation rates

Although overall complication rates are similar after traditional surgery, sacral colpopexy, or vaginal mesh kit repair for apical vaginal prolapse, the mesh kit procedures are associated with higher total reoperation rates due to a higher rate of surgical intervention for managing complications.

Optimizing erectogenic outcomes during athermal robotic prostatectomy: A risk-stratified tri-zonal approach

This article describes a risk-stratified approach based on a three-zone anatomic layout to the periprostatic neural architecture and a modified athermal robotic technique for better continence and potency outcomes without compromising surgical margin rates.