Utilization of a novel valveless trocar system during robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Journal: World journal of urology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of a novel valveless trocar system (VTS) on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP).

Authors

  • Arvin K George
    The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, 450 Lakeville Rd, Suite M-41, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA. arvinkgeorge@gmail.com.
  • Reinhard Wimhofer
    Krankenhaus der Bamherzigen Schwestern Linz, Linz, Austria.
  • Kate V Viola
    Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA.
  • Markus Pernegger
    Krankenhaus der Bamherzigen Schwestern Linz, Linz, Austria.
  • Walter Costamoling
    Krankenhaus der Bamherzigen Schwestern Linz, Linz, Austria.
  • Louis R Kavoussi
    The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, 450 Lakeville Rd, Suite M-41, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040, USA.
  • Wolfgang Loidl
    Krankenhaus der Bamherzigen Schwestern Linz, Linz, Austria.