Robotic-Assisted Varicocelectomy

Tung Shu; Run Wang

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-32300-4_21

Robotic-Assisted Varicocelectomy

Tung Shu
, Run Wang

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Abstract

A varicocele is currently the most common surgically correctable finding identified in men being evaluated for infertility. Several theories have been proposed to explain the observed pathophysiology of varicoceles. Semen quality uniformly declines in animals with induced varicoceles, even when there is only a left varicocele. There are several anatomical considerations for the treatment of varicocele with different surgical approaches with the subinguinal microscopic approach offering the best outcomes. With enhanced magnification, miniaturized wristed instruments, 3-D camera, and computer technologies, the da Vinci^° Surgical System filters and translates surgeon’s hand movements seamlessly into precise micro-movements of the da Vinci instruments. With da Vinci^® Surgical System, novel surgeons would be able to effectively perform subinguinal varicocelectomy in comparison to the standard microscopic approach for the treatment of varicocele.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Male Infertility
Subtitle of host publication	Contemporary Clinical Approaches, Andrology, ART and Antioxidants: Second Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	255-259
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030323004
ISBN (Print)	9783030322991
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32300-4_21
State	Published - Jan 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Male infertility
Robotic assisted microsurgery
Varicocele
Varicocelectomy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Health Professions
General Medicine

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