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The role of robot-assisted surgery across gynaecology is evolving with increasing numbers of procedures being undertaken with varying degrees of complexity. While the risk of conversion is low at approximately 1 %, the reasons for conversion are variable. These range from technical issues with the robot, surgical complications such as haemorrhage and anaesthetics issues such as an inability to ventilate the patient adequately. While many conversions to open or laparoscopic approach are not due to life-threatening indications, it is important that the theatre staff are aware of the indication and can perform an emergency undocking as effectively, efficiently and safely as possible when the need arises. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of the literature available outlining such protocols. For this reason, we developed an emergency undocking protocol clearly outlining the role of each theatre staff member and the need for clear concise communication.
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O. E. O’Sullivan has received educational bursaries from Pfizer Ireland and Astellas. S. O’Sullivan has received educational bursaries from Pfizer Ireland and Astellas. M. Hewitt has acted as a mentor/proctor for intuitive surgical. B. A. O’Reilly has acted as a mentor/proctor for intuitive surgical. He has received educational grants from Pfizer Ireland and Astellas.
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O’Sullivan, O.E., O’Sullivan, S., Hewitt, M. et al. Da Vinci robot emergency undocking protocol. J Robotic Surg 10, 251–253 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-016-0590-z
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