Robotic Ureteric Reimplantation

Since the introduction of da Vinci robotic system (Intuitive Surgicals, Sunnyvale, CA, United States) in 1998, robot assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) has expanded its application in Urological practice with promising results. The technical advantages of RALS over pure laparoscopy are magnified (up to ten times) 3D vision, wristed instruments (robotic arms provide 7 degrees of movement as compared to 4 degrees of movement with laparoscopic instruments), tremor filtration and an ergonomic operation set-up which ultimately transform into safer operative procedure and so better patient outcomes.