Robot-Assisted Transabdominal Cervical Cerclage With the Hugo RAS System: Surgical Technique and Perioperative Outcomes in a High-Risk Obstetric Case.
Stefano Ferla, Valeria De Gobbi, Renato Seracchioli et al.
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From the abstract
Cervical insufficiency, the inability of uterine cervix to retain pregnancy in absence of labor, is a major cause of preterm births and stillbirths. Therapeutic options include expectant management, progesterone, pessaries, or surgical cerclage [1].
Authors' conclusions
Robotic-assisted surgery represents a feasible option for transabdominal cerclage, particularly in patients with obesity or intra-abdominal adhesions. Surgeon ergonomics, three-dimensional visualization, unrestricted range of motion, improved tremor control are key-advantages in procedures demanding maximal precision.