Robotic surgery is in a phase of worldwide rapid evolution. Data from many centers indicate that urologists are achieving equivalent, or better, operative outcomes using a robotic laparoscopic interface compared with their open results. Patients benefit from quicker convalescence, less pain, and shorter hospital stays. The multi-authored international text covers the robotic operative procedures in urology that are routinely performed today and still in evolution. It focuses on robotic radical prostatectomy and includes robotic procedures for the kidney, adrenal gland, and urinary bladder. The most essential steps are depicted in illustrations. This book should contribute to the support of new robotic teams and continue to popularize robotic urology.

History of Robotic Urology

Radical prostatectomy: Prostate Anatomy
Transperitoneal access
Extraperitoneal access
Robotic Lymphadenectomy in prostate cancer
Bladder neck dissection
Nerve sparing techniques in robotic prostatectomy
Vail of Aphrodite
Apical dissection
Anastomotic techniques
Outcome measurements after robotic radical prostatectomy
Kidney and adrenal: Pyeloplasty
Robotic kidney surgery
Robotic adrenal surgery
Robotic cystectomy
Robotic antireflux surgery in children
Economical aspects of robotic urology.