Robot-assisted vasovasostomy using a single layer anastomosis
| Autor: | Alexander D. Doudt, Chong H. Choe, Michael Marshall, Jonathan H. Berger, Brian K. Auge, Matthew S. Christman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Microsurgery medicine.medical_treatment Operative Time 030232 urology & nephrology Health Informatics Semen analysis Anastomosis 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Robotic Surgical Procedures Medicine Humans Robotic surgery Postoperative Care 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine medicine.diagnostic_test Sperm Count business.industry Vasovasostomy Anastomosis Surgical Vasectomy Vasectomy reversal Surgery Sperm Motility Feasibility Studies business Single layer |
| Zdroj: | Journal of robotic surgery. 11(3) |
| ISSN: | 1863-2491 |
| Popis: | Of all patients who have vasectomies performed in the United States, upwards of 6% will pursue a vasectomy reversal. Currently, the gold-standard reversal procedure is a microscopic vasovasostomy utilizing either a one or two-layer vasal anastomosis. Unfortunately, most urologists do not perform these procedures as they require extensive training and experience in microsurgery. The objective of our study was to evaluate the feasibility and success rate of robot-assisted vasovasostomy performed at our institution. We completed a retrospective review of our experience with vasectomy reversal utilizing the da Vinci® Surgical System and a single layer vasal anastomosis. A successful reversal was defined as a return of sperm on semen analysis or light microscopy. Since 2009 we have completed 79 robotic vasectomy reversals, 60 of which utilized a single-layer vasal anastomosis. The average obstructive interval was 5.7 ± 2.2 years. Average operative time was 192 min. 42 patients returned for a post-operative semen evaluation at an average time of 4.3 months post-procedure revealing a success rate of 88% (37 out of 42). Post-operative semen parameters were significant for an average sperm density of 31.0 million/mL with an average motility of 29.1%. Robot-assisted vasovasostomy with a single layer anastomosis has overall success rates that are similar to that of reported microscopic vasovasostomy rates. Although more study is warranted with regard to cost, we feel as though our study demonstrates an alternative approach to vasectomy reversal that can be performed successfully by urologists trained in robotic surgery. |
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