••• Chapter 36^ Robotic Systems and Infertility Surgery^365
❍ What is the reported conversion rate from robotic surgery to laparotomy during myomectomy?
8.6%.
❍ What are the advantages of robotic surgery of colpohysteropexy?
Increased visualization, dissection of presacral space, positioning of the mesh, and intracorporeal suturing.
❍ What are the advantages for robotic surgery of a vesicouterine fistula?
Ability to manipulate fine tissue, visual improvement in the operative field, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay,
and prevention of fistula reoccurrence.
❍ True or False: Robotic surgery in patients with cervical cancer has resulted in more lymphocysts,
lymphoceles, and decreased risk of postoperative infection.
False. Robotic surgery in patients with cervical cancer has resulted in fewer lymphocysts and lymphoceles.
❍ Identify the procedure below.
The image is a robotic trans-abdominal cerclage.