Language
English
Publication Date
4-1-2026
Journal
The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery
DOI
10.1002/rcs.70157
PMID
41906251
PMCID
PMC13033616
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
3-29-2026
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility and mid-term outcomes of Robotic single-port single-incision laparoscopic surgery (RSP-SILS) for endometriosis management.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 50 adult women with endometriosis who underwent RSP-SILS via the da Vinci SP platform between November 2023 and July 2025.
Results: Median total operative time was 142 min, robot dock time was 3 min, and robot console time was 99 min. Median estimated blood loss was 25 mL. No conversion occurred. Reported mid-term outcomes included 1 case each of pelvic haematoma, Clostridioides difficile colitis, and umbilical surgical site infection, as well as 3 cases of recurrent pelvic pain. Additionally, learning curve analysis demonstrated that robotic docking time stabilised after approximately 18 cases, suggesting progressive technical familiarisation with the RSP-SILS platform.
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the use of RSP-SILS is a feasible and effective minimally invasive approach for performing complex procedures, specifically for endometriosis management.
Keywords
Humans, Female, Endometriosis, Laparoscopy, Robotic Surgical Procedures, Adult, Operative Time, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Feasibility Studies, Middle Aged, da vinci SP platform, endometriosis, feasibility, single‐incision laparoscopic surgery, single‐port surgery
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Qiannan Yang, Daniel Y Lovell, and Xiaoming Guan, "Robotic Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for the Management of Endometriosis: First Experience Via the Da Vinci SP Platform" (2026). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 7362.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/7362