Surgical cost of robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy: a comparison of two robotic platforms.

Journal: International urogynecology journal
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Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Robotic assistance in pelvic organ prolapse surgery can improve surgeon ergonomics and instrument dexterity compared with traditional laparoscopy but at increased costs.

Authors

  • Stephanie Glass Clark
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Jonathan P Shepherd
    Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA.
  • Jessica C Sassani
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. sassaniMD@gmail.com.
  • Michael Bonidie
    Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.