Can robotic approach become the gold standard to perform ureteral re-implantation for deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the ureter? A retrospective comparative study from a single institution (original) (raw)

This study retrospectively compares open and robotic approaches to ureteral re-implantation in patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) involving the ureter. The research, conducted at a single institution, assesses perioperative and postoperative outcomes by evaluating data from patients who underwent major urological surgery between 2000 and 2016. Findings indicate that while robotic ureteral re-implantation offers a minimally invasive option, it yields comparable outcomes to the traditional open approach, thus supporting its potential as a new standard in surgical practice for this condition.