Advancing Robotic Surgery: Techniques, Innovations, and Best Practices

TOPICAL COLLECTIONS

Guest Editor

Carlo Andrea Bravi

Northampton General Hospital, Department of Urology, Northampton, United Kingdom ; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, London, United Kingdom

Carlo Andrea Bravi is a Urologist specializing in robotic surgery and uro-oncology, currently practicing at Northampton General Hospital. Graduating with distinction from the University of Bologna, he completed his Urology training at San Raffaele University in Milan. Furthering his expertise, he pursued a clinical research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Bravi trained at OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium, achieving proficiency in various robotic operations. In 2021, he was appointed adj. Medical Director of ORSI Academy in Ghent, coordinating training and scientific activities. He is a certified trainer and proctor for robotic surgery, including the certified curriculum for robotic radical prostatectomy by EAU Robotic Urology Society (ccERUS). After moving to the UK in 2023, he served as a Senior Fellow in complex retroperitoneal surgery at the Royal Marsden Hospital before his current role at Northampton General Hospital. Engaged in clinical research, Bravi has authored several publications and secured research grants, focusing on uro-oncology and surgical training.

Collection Overview

Robotic surgery is an essential topic in the medical field due to its transformative impact on surgical procedures. The precision, dexterity, and minimally invasive nature of robotic systems have revolutionized complex surgeries, leading to shorter recovery times, reduced complications, and improved patient outcomes.

This Methods Collection on robotic surgery aims to provide a comprehensive resource for surgeons and researchers, detailing the latest techniques, advancements, and best practices in robotic-assisted procedures. By consolidating verified methodologies and sharing practical insights, this collection facilitates the standardization of robotic surgical techniques, enhances training programs, and promotes the adoption of robotics in various surgical specialties.

In addition, this Methods Collection welcomes contributions that explore and validate techniques across different robotic platforms. By embracing contributions on different robotic platforms, it aims to foster collaboration, facilitate cross-platform comparisons, and advance the field of robotic surgery.

Articles

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Splenic Artery Aneurysm Resection

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Jacob B. Watson¹, Paras Gupta², Balazs Lengyel³, Alan Lumsden¹, Charudatta Bavare¹

¹Cardiovascular Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, ²Texas A&M College of Medicine, ³Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University

Abstracts

Use of a catheter for safe isolation of hilar and pulmonary vessels for thoracic robotic surgery

Bastian Fakundiny^*1

¹Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg

Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass - A Step-by-Step Guide for a Standardized Surgical Procedure

Thilo Sprenger^*1

¹University Medical Center Giessen, Giessen, Germany; Dept. of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Transplantation Surgery

First clinical use of the EDGE MP1000 robotic platform for RARP in Italy: implementation in a center experienced in multiport robotic surgery

Nicolo' Lugli^*1,

Natali Rodriguez Penaranda¹,

Stefano Resca¹,

Marco Amato¹,

Marco Ticonosco¹,

Jessica Vella¹,

Sadia Bibi¹,

Pawel Wisz²,

Giampaolo Bianchi¹,

Stefania Ferretti¹,

Salvatore Micali¹,

Stefano Puliatti¹

¹Department of Urology, AOU di Modena, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy ,

²National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA), Warsaw, Poland