ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Improved Outcomes Utilizing a Valveless-Trocar System during Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP).
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- Comparative assessment of safety and efficacy between the AirSeal system and conventional insufflation system in robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Clinical and Organizational Impact of the AIRSEALWorld journal of surgery · 2021Pooled it
- AirSealBMC urology · 2026Article
- Using an artificial intelligence-based device to investigate pain outcomes in robotic prostatectomy at low pressure pneumoperitoneum: The RALP clinical trial.BJUI compass · 2026Article
- A comparison of surgical outcomes between outpatient and inpatient robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Prostate international · 2025Review
- Same Day Discharge After Robotic Radical Prostatectomy.Current urology reports · 2025Review
- Subcutaneous emphysema associated with laparoscopic or robotic abdominal surgery: a retrospective single-center study.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
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- Impact of insufflator/aspirator versus exclusive insufflator during robotic radical prostatectomy: a comparative prospective cohort study.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2023Article
- Impact of AirSealUpdates in surgery · 2022Article
- Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy outcomes with airseal® versus conventional insufflation: A single tertiary center comparative study.Therapeutic advances in urologyArticle
- Oncological and Functional Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Kidney Transplant Recipients.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
introductionTo evaluate the effect of valveless trocar system (VTS) on intra-operative parameters, peri-operative outcomes, and 30-day postoperative complications in patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.
methodsA total of 200 consecutive patients undergoing Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy by a single surgeon were prospectively evaluated using either the valveless trocar (n = 100) or standard trocars (n = 100). Patient demographics, intra-operative parameters, length of stay, presence or absence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, analog pain score at 0-6 hours, 6-12 hours, 12-18 hours, and >24 hours, and 30-day postoperative complications were analyzed.
resultsThere were no significant differences in estimated blood loss, intra-operative urine output, length of stay, or 30-day complication rates between the two groups. While the VTS group had higher Body Mass Index (BMI) (28.45 vs. 27.23;
conclusionThe use of a valveless trocar system during robot-assisted robotic prostatectomy may shorten operative times, and reduce postoperative pain scores and nausea episodes without increasing the 30-day complication rate. Further prospective randomized trials should be performed to validate these findings.
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