First experience with the Hugo™ robot-assisted surgery system for endometriosis: A descriptive study.

Journal: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The Medtronic Hugo™ Robot-assisted Surgery (RAS) system was recently approved for clinical use. We explored the safety and feasibility of this system for endometriosis surgery. The primary outcome was safe case completion without major surgical complications (Clavien-Dindo grade ≤2) and no conversion to open surgery or laparoscopy.

Authors

  • Rikke Groth Olsen
    Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Dorthe Hartwell
    Department of Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Torur Dalsgaard
    Department of Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Mette Elkjaer Madsen
    Department of Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Flemming Bjerrum
    Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Lars Konge
    Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Andreas Røder
    Urological Research Unit, Department of Urology, Centre for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital-Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.